School Affairs committee members help to monitor legislation relevant to services in the school setting, have a voice in developing state and national legislation and regulation, and help to encourage increased involvement in advocacy related to ISHA and to practice issues in the schools throughout the state of Illinois.
In the sections that follow this introduction, ISHA members will find valuable resources that support our practice not only in this state, but also in the school setting. This is information that can/should also be shared with district administrators. Topics covered include:
-
Licensure and Credentials
-
Laws and Codes Applicable to the School Setting
-
Caseloads, Eligibility, Dismissal, and Workload Analysis
-
Medicaid Referrals and Billing
-
All About SLPAs: Requirements for Supervision, Telepractice
-
Resources for School Administrators
-
Resources from ASHA, IDEA and the US Department of Education