Okla. Admin. Code § 690:10-3-3

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 690:10-3-3 - Criteria considered for licensure

(a) The Board shall consider on an individual basis the request of each applicant for licensure under Section 1605 of the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Act, 59 O.S. 1605, as amended, using the criteria contained in the following Sections of these rules. Written notification from the chair or program director of an academic institution accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation, or equivalent accrediting agency as determined by the Board, verifying that applicant attended the academic institution and completed the academic course work requirement and clinical practicum requirement, shall serve as presumptive proof of completion of the requirements. The Board retains the power to determine whether applicant has completed all requirements.

(b) Licensing of Military Service Members and Spouses

(1) The Board shall consider the equivalent education, training and experience completed by an applicant while the applicant was a member of the United States Armed Forces or Reserves, National Guard of any state, the Military Reserves of any state, or the Naval militias of any state, and apply it in the manner most favorable toward satisfying the qualifications for licensure.

(2) To determine whether education, training and experience completed by an applicant while the applicant was a member of the military as described in the preceding paragraph, the Board may consider, but is not limited to, determinations made by institutions of higher education based on the Guide to the Evaluation pf Educational Experiences in the Armed Services, published by the American Council on Education.

(c) Criminal history.

(1) The Board shall maintain and make available to the public a list of criminal offenses that would disqualify an individual from obtaining or holding a license. The list shall be reviewed annually, and updated, if necessary, by the Board.

(2) A person with a criminal history record may at any time, including before obtaining any required education or training, request an initial determination of whether the person's criminal history would potentially disqualify the person from obtaining a license. The request must be in writing and include the applicable fee set forth in the Board's fee schedule. The request shall include either a copy of the person's criminal history record with explanation of each conviction mentioned in the criminal history record or a statement describing each criminal conviction, including the date of each conviction, the court of jurisdiction and the sentence imposed. The person may include a statement with his or her request describing additional information for consideration by the Board including, but not limited to, information about his or her current circumstances, the length of time since conviction, what has changed since the conviction, evidence of rehabilitation, testimonials or personal reference statements.

(3) The Board shall issue an initial determination within sixty days of receipt of the items described in subsection (2) of this section. If the Board determines that the criminal history is disqualifying, the determination shall include the following:

(A) the crime that is disqualifying and the length of time for which it is disqualifying;

(B) any remedial action the applicant can take to become qualified;

(C) the earliest date the person may submit another request for consideration; and

(D) A statement that the notice of initial determination is only an initial determination for eligibility for licensure or certification based upon the information provided by the requestor.

Okla. Admin. Code § 690:10-3-3

Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1247, eff 5-13-99; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1786, eff 5-25-01; Amended at 21 Ok Reg 1119, eff 5-13-04; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1961, eff 6-25-10

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 31, Issue 24, September 2, 2014, eff. 9/12/2014

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 37, Issue 24, September 1, 2020, eff. 9/11/2020