Section 25.255  Interim Certification of Speech-Language Pathologist Interns

An individual who has met the requirements of Section 14-1.09b(b)(1) and (b)(2) of the School Code and who wishes to participate in an internship enabling him or her to complete the supervised, school-based professional experience described in Section 14-1.09b(b)(3) of the School Code may obtain interim certification as a speech-language pathologist intern.

a)         Each applicant for this certification shall be in good health and of sound moral character and shall be a citizen of the United States or be legally present in the United States and possess legal authorization for employment.

b)         Each applicant shall submit an application to the State Board of Education along with:

1)         the application fee required by Section 21-12 of the School Code;

2)         evidence that he or she meets the licensing requirements of Section 14-1.09b(b)(1) of the School Code; and

3)         evidence that he or she holds an advanced degree in conformance with Section 14-1.09b(b)(2) of the School Code.

c)         Interim certification as a speech-language pathologist intern shall be valid for three years, subject to Section 21-22 of the School Code, and shall not be renewable.

(Source:  Added at 29 Ill. Reg. 15831, effective October 3, 2005)