R277-306-5. Speech-Language Technician (SLT) Preparation Program

(1) The Superintendent shall create and administer an SLT preparation program that: (a) requires applicants to hold a bachelor's degree in communication disorders or the equivalent; (b) requires significant clinical experiences under the supervision of an individual holding a professional speech-language pathologist license area of concentration; and (c) prepares candidate to provide services in a school setting as detailed in the Utah State Board of Education Handbook for Speech-Language Technicians Working in Utah Public Schools. (2) The Superintendent shall periodically review and revise the handbook for SLTs referenced in Subsection (1)(c).