Speech-Language Pathologist / Kansas
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Kansas Speech-Language Pathologist License Requirements

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What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

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Diagnoses and treats communication disorders. Requires masters degree.

What the Kansas data shows for Speech-Language Pathologists

Kansas's path to speech-language pathologist licensure runs through 3,176 hours of approved instruction and a passing score on Praxis Exam in Speech-Language Pathology, plus a criminal history screening before applicants younger than 18 can be licensed. Kansas folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology".

Budget $123 to get started, plus $106 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. The license also carries an ongoing 30-hour continuing-education requirement per 2-year cycle that adds to the true cost of staying licensed.

For speech-language pathologists, the reciprocity picture is: Audiology and SLP Licensure Compact: adoption underway.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
45/100
Speech-Language Pathologist · Kansas

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
3,176 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$123
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden C-
$53/yr
$106 every 2 years
Continuing Education F
15.0 hrs/yr
30 hours every 2 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Kansas

Education / Training Hours
Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
3,176 hours
Exam Requirement
Praxis Exam in Speech-Language Pathology
Required
Initial License Fee
$123
Renewal Fee
$106
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
30 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Kansas licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Speech-Language Pathologist in Kansas? ▼
Kansas's requirements cover 3176 hours of education or training, the Praxis Exam in Speech-Language Pathology exam, and an initial fee of $123. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Speech-Language Pathologist in Kansas? ▼
To become a licensed speech-language pathologist in Kansas, you must meet the state's requirements including 3176 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Kansas licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Speech-Language Pathologist license to Kansas from another state? ▼
Reciprocity for speech-language pathologists nationally works like this: Audiology and SLP Licensure Compact: adoption underway. Beyond that baseline, interstate compacts exist for many professions and may smooth a transfer into Kansas. Verify the specifics with the Kansas licensing board.
Does Kansas require a background check for Speech-Language Pathologist licensing? ▼
Kansas does require a background check before issuing a speech-language pathologist license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Speech-Language Pathologist in Kansas? ▼
Licensed speech-language pathologists in Kansas must complete 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. The renewal fee is $106.

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What to do with this speech-language pathologist license

Speech-Language Pathologist in Kansas, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a speech-language pathologist-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Kansas's speech-language pathologist requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Speech-Language Pathologist in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state speech-language pathologist license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Kansas's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Kansas overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Kansas licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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