Arkansas Administrative Code

17 CAR § 180-1314. Penalties. (a) A civil penalty of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000) per violation in addition to revocation or suspension may be imposed on a registrant and/or supervisor if: (1) Registrant begins work as an SLPA before they are technically approved for regis…

17 CAR § 180-1315. Scope of responsibilities of the speech-language pathology assistant. (a) Provided that the training, supervision, documentation, and planning are appropriate (i.e., consistent with these guidelines), the following tasks may be designated to a speech-language p…

17 CAR § 180-1316. Exclusive responsibilities of the supervising speech-language pathologist. (a) Complete initial supervision training prior to accepting an assistant for supervision and upgrade supervision training on a regular basis. (b) Participate significantly in hiring the…

17 CAR § 180-1317. Revocation, suspension, and denial of registration of speech-language pathology assistants and supervisors. (a) The Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology reserves the right to decline or delay approval of application for supervisory stat…

17 CAR § 180-201. Licensure generally. (a) Arkansas Code § 17-100-301 provides for licensure in either speech-language pathology or audiology independently. (b)(1) To be licensed in speech-language pathology, an individual must have appropriate academic training and clinical expe…

17 CAR § 180-202. Application. (a)(1) Persons desiring licensure or provisional licensure may obtain the necessary application form from the Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. (2) The application must be accompanied by the nonrefundable application fee…

17 CAR § 180-203. Qualifications. (a)(1) Applicants for licensure must hold a master's or doctoral degree in communicative disorders (speech-language pathology or audiology) that encompasses the specific educational requirements equal to those required by a national speech-langua…

17 CAR § 180-204. Provisional licensure. (a) Persons who are in the process of completing the professional experience are eligible for provisional licensure only. (b) Application must be made within thirty (30) days of beginning the professional experience. (c) A provisional lice…

17 CAR § 180-205. Examination. (a)(1) The Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology designates the professional area examination in speech-language pathology or the professional area examination in audiology, offered as part of the Praxis Examination in Speech…

17 CAR § 180-206. Reciprocity. (a)(1) An applicant for licensure under the reciprocity provision of Arkansas Code § 17-100-304 may be so licensed if he or she possesses a current license in speech-language pathology and/or audiology from another state that maintains professional …

17 CAR § 180-207. Prelicensure criminal background check. (a)(1) Pursuant to Acts 2019, No. 990, an individual may petition for a prelicensure determination of: (A) Whether the individual’s criminal record will disqualify the individual from licensure; and (B) Whether a waiver ma…

17 CAR § 180-208. Waiver request. (a) If an individual has been convicted of an offense listed in Arkansas Code § 17-3-102(a), except those permanently disqualifying offenses found in subsection (e), the Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology may waive disq…

17 CAR § 180-209. Automatic licensure for military. (a) As used in this section: (1) “Automatic licensure” means the granting of occupational licensure without an individual's having met occupational licensure requirements provided under Title 17 of the Arkansas Code or by this p…

17 CAR § 180-301. Processing of applications. (a) All application materials for licensure, accompanied by the nonrefundable application fee, shall be submitted to the Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology office. (b)(1) To expedite the licensure process, t…

17 CAR § 180-401. Application fee. (a) Application fee: $100. A nonrefundable application fee (see Arkansas Code § 17-100-303) of one hundred dollars ($100) shall be submitted with each application for licensure. (b) The Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiolo…

17 CAR § 180-402. Renewal fee. (a) Renewal fee: $60.00 or $85.00 dual licensure. The renewal fee of a single license shall be sixty dollars ($60.00) annually or eighty-five dollars ($85.00) for dual licensure. (b) The license expires at midnight on June 30 of each year. (c) Failu…

17 CAR § 180-403. Late renewal penalty. (a) The late renewal penalty shall be: (1) One hundred dollars ($100) if renewed between July 16 – December 31 of the year of expiration; (2) Two hundred dollars ($200) if renewed between January 1 – July 15 of the year of expiration; or (3…

17 CAR § 180-404. Inactive status/reactivation fee. (a) Inactive status/reactivation fees: $40.00. A one-time fee of forty dollars ($40.00) shall be charged a speech-language pathologist or audiologist, otherwise qualified and licensed by the Board of Examiners in Speech-Language…

17 CAR § 180-405. Continuing education. For fees related to continuing education, see 17 CAR § 180-906.

17 CAR § 180-501. Licenses generally. (a) The license, renewable annually, Arkansas Code § 17-100-305, in speech-language pathology and/or audiology shall be issued to all applicants who: (1) Meet the requirements for licensure under the provisions of the Licensure Act of Speech-…

17 CAR § 180-601. Inactive status or reactivation generally. (a) Individuals who have inactive status and who are seeking reactivation of a license shall, prior to engaging in the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology in the State of Arkansas, satisfy the following r…

17 CAR § 180-701. Suspension or revocation. The license of any speech-language pathologist, speech-language pathology assistant, or audiologist may be suspended or revoked by the Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology upon proof that he or she has violated …

17 CAR § 180-702. Procedure. (a) The Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology shall follow the provisions of the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, Arkansas Code § 25-15-201 et seq., in bringing disciplinary action against a licensed: (1) Speech-language …

17 CAR § 180-703. Hearing. (a)(1) The individual against whom a charge has been filed shall have the right to appear before the Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology in person or by counsel. (2) He or she may: (A) Present witnesses and evidence in his or h…

17 CAR § 180-704. Decision of board. (a) The individual charged shall be notified of any Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology decision or decisions by certified or registered mail immediately following the conclusion of the proceedings. (b) Upon suspensio…

17 CAR § 180-705. Enforcement. When an individual's license has been suspended or revoked, the Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology may take legal action to enforce its decision.

17 CAR § 180-706. Reapplication. (a) No sooner than five (5) years after the date of revocation of a license, a person may again apply for licensure. (b) The Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology may: (1) Accept or reject an application for licensure; and …

17 CAR § 180-707. Sanctions. In order for a licensee to complete a penalty of community service as a sanction, the following restrictions must be applied: (1) The total number of hours of assigned service must be documented by the person supervising the site where the service was…

17 CAR § 180-801. Code of Ethics. (a) Preamble.The preservation of the highest standards of integrity and ethical principles is vital to the responsible discharge of obligations in the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology. This code of ethics sets forth the fund…

17 CAR § 180-901. Continuing professional education generally. (a)(1) Continuing professional education in speech-language pathology and audiology, Arkansas Code § 17-100-306, shall consist of a series of planned learning experiences beyond the educational programs that have led …

17 CAR § 180-902. Content Area I. Content Area I: (1) Anatomic and physiologic bases for the normal development and use of: (A) Speech; (B) Language; (C) Communication; (D) Swallowing; (E) Hearing; and (F) Balance/vestibular systems; (2) Physical bases and processes of the produc…

17 CAR § 180-903. Content Area II. Content Area II (must relate to the practice of speech-language pathology and/or audiology): (1) Regulations and implementation of federal and/or state regulated programs; (2) Service delivery, such as: (A) Telepractice; (B) Group versus individ…

17 CAR § 180-904. Renewal. Each licensee will file a report of continuing professional education each year with the renewal fee.

17 CAR § 180-905. Report — Audit. (a)(1) Annually, the Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology will select licensees for audit. (2) During an audit, the board may request verification of CPEs submitted, including information regarding: (A) Date; (B) Content;…

17 CAR § 180-906. Notification of audit and penalties. (a) A notice will be sent to all audited licensees advising that documentation must be in the possession of the Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology by a specified date. (b) Licensees who submit audit…

17 CAR § 200-101. General provisions. (a) Purpose. (1) This part of the State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors is set forth for the purpose of interpreting and implementing the Arkansas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, Arkansas Code § 17-14-101 et s…

17 CAR § 200-102. Board meetings, operation, and compensation. (a) Board meetings. (1)(A) The State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors meets at least twice each calendar year to examine applicants for licensure, hear complaints, and transact other business that…

17 CAR § 200-103. General licensure information. (a)(1) All individuals licensed, registered, or certified by the State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors are required to provide and maintain current mailing and email address and contact information on file wit…

17 CAR § 200-104. Declaratory orders. (a)(1) A declaratory order is a means of resolving a controversy or answering questions or doubts concerning the applicability of statutory provisions, rules, or orders over which the State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspector…

17 CAR § 200-201. Purpose. The State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors’ purpose in promulgating this subpart is to implement the provisions of the Arkansas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, Arkansas Code § 17-14-101 et seq., Arkansas Code § 17-14-201 …

17 CAR § 200-202. Definitions. The following words and terms, when used in this subpart, unless a different meaning is provided or is plainly required by the context, shall have the following meanings: (1) “AQB” means Appraiser Qualifications Board; (2) “Complex one-to-four (1 – …

17 CAR § 200-203. Standards of practice and restrictions on appraisal practice. (a) Standards of practice. (1) Appraisers in all classifications shall perform and practice in compliance with USPAP. (2)(A) Existing credential holders (except for registered apprentices and state-re…

17 CAR § 200-204. General licensure and certification information. (a) Licensure and certification. If upon passing the required appropriate examination, an applicant is found by the State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors to be otherwise qualified, the board …

17 CAR § 200-205. General education approval and requirements. (a) General requirements for education offerings. (1)(A) The State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors may approve or disapprove all course offerings for qualifying education and continuing education…

17 CAR § 200-206. Discipline: grounds, complaints, and adjudications. (a) Grounds for disciplinary action. The State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors may, upon its own motion or upon written complaint of any person, and after notice of hearing as prescribed b…

17 CAR § 200-207. General qualifications for registration, licensure, or certification. (a) The State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors shall approve and issue registrations, licenses, and certificates to qualified applicants or disapprove applications for reg…

17 CAR § 200-208. General examination, experience criteria, and PAREA. (a) Examination criteria. (1)(A) A new applicant, not currently licensed or certified and in good standing in another jurisdiction, shall have up to twenty-four (24) months, after approval by the State Board o…

17 CAR § 200-209. Registered apprentice appraiser credential. (a) General. (1) The scope of practice for the registered apprentice appraiser classification is the appraisal of those properties which the state-certified supervisory appraiser is permitted by his or her current cred…

17 CAR § 200-210. State-licensed real property appraiser credential. (a) General. (1) Please consult 17 CAR § 200-208 for additional requirements. (2) The state-licensed real property appraiser classification applies to: (A) The appraisal of noncomplex one-to-four (1 – 4) residen…

17 CAR § 200-211. Certified residential real property appraiser credential. (a) General. (1) Please consult 17 CAR § 200-208 for additional requirements. (2) The certified residential real property appraiser classification qualifies the appraiser to appraise one-to-four (1 – 4) r…