# R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-48-7.1: Qualifications for a provisional license for a speech-language pathologist

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-48_S5-48-7.1

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-48-7.1
- **Heading:** Qualifications for a provisional license for a speech-language pathologist
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 5 / Chapter 5-48 / Section 5-48-7.1

## Text

(a) To be eligible for provisional licensure by the board, the speech-language pathologist applicant must submit an application with the required application fee and be in compliance with the requirements of § 5-48-7(1), (4), (5), and (6).

(b) In addition to the requirements of subsection (a) of this section, content of the supervised postgraduate professional experience shall meet the standards of a trainee or fellow of speech pathology as required by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) or other national accrediting association as may be approved by the board.

(c) If the postgraduate professional experience extends beyond one year, provisional licensure must be renewed annually and not exceed thirty-six (36) months past the initiation of the professional experience.

(d) The provisional licensure shall expire ninety (90) days after the end of the postgraduate professional experience.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-48-1 § 5-48-1. Purpose and legislative intent €” Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-48_S5-48-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-48-2 § 5-48-2. Board of examiners €” Composition €” Appointments, terms, and qualifications of members.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-48_S5-48-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-48-3 § 5-48-3. Board of examiners €” Duties and powers €” Meetings €” Compensation of members.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-48_S5-48-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-48-4 § 5-48-4. Board examiners €” Seal €” Authentication of records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-48_S5-48-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-48-5 § 5-48-5. Receipts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-48_S5-48-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-48-6 § 5-48-6. Licensure and regulation of speech-language pathologists and audiologists.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-48_S5-48-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-48-7 § 5-48-7. Qualifications of applicants for a license as a speech-language pathologist.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-48_S5-48-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-48-7.1 § 5-48-7.1. Qualifications for a provisional license for a speech-language pathologist.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-48_S5-48-7.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-48-7.2 § 5-48-7.2. Qualifications for license as an audiologist.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-48_S5-48-7.2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-48-7.3 § 5-48-7.3. Qualifications for audiologists licensed in alternate jurisdictions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-48_S5-48-7.3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-48-9 § 5-48-9. Fees €” Late filing €” Inactive status.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-48_S5-48-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-48-9.1 § 5-48-9.1. Continuing education.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-48_S5-48-9.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-48-10 § 5-48-10. Persons and practices exempted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-48_S5-48-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-48-11 § 5-48-11. Grounds for suspension or revocation of licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-48_S5-48-11.md)

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