Mississippi Early Intervention Requirements for Practice
The information below is collected from state licensure boards or regulatory agencies responsible for developing requirements for the professions of audiology and/or speech-language pathology to work in the early intervention setting. The information is reviewed on an annual basis. Please be advised that laws, regulations, and policies may change at any time, so always check with your state for the most up-to-date information.
Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Education
Master's degree
Certification/Licensure
State licensure is issued by Mississippi Department of Health, Professional Licensure Division.
Agency Oversight
Mississippi State Department of Health, Early Intervention Program (First Steps)
Resources
For further information regarding audiologists and speech-language pathologists working in the early intervention setting, please visit these websites:
- Mississippi Early Intervention Law – Miss. Code Ann. § 41-87
- Mississippi Early Intervention Medicaid Regulations – Miss. Code R. §23-223-2.1 [PDF]
Questions regarding state advocacy issues? Call ASHA at 800-498-2071 and ask for the State Advocacy Team.
