Illinois speech-language pathology license renewal
Speech-language pathologists in Illinois are licensed by the IDFPR. Licenses renew every 2 years, by October 31 of odd years.
Renews
Every 2 years
Next deadline
October 31, 2027
Continuing education
20 hours
Continuing education
| License | Per renewal |
|---|---|
| Speech-language pathologist | 20 hours |
Required topics
- At least 1 hour of ethics
- 1 hour of sexual harassment prevention
No CE is required for the first renewal.
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Look up any Illinois license in the state license search and save a dated copy for the employee's file. Agencies with many clinicians can track every renewal date in one roster once the Illinois License Directory roster opens.
Source: IDFPR. Confirm current rules with the board before relying on them.
Common questions
When do Illinois speech-language pathologists renew?
Every 2 years, by October 31 of odd years. The next deadline is October 31, 2027.
How much continuing education do Illinois speech-language pathologists need?
Speech-language pathologist: 20 hours.
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