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The SLP compact (ASLP-IC) is operational but still small in 2026: only Louisiana, West Virginia, and Ohio are actively issuing privileges so far. Roughly 37 jurisdictions have enacted it. A privilege costs about $50 per state, covers both in-person practice and telepractice, and is issued far faster than a full state license.
For most of the past decade, "Is there a compact for SLPs?" had a frustrating answer: enacted, but not operational. That answer changed when the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC) began issuing its first privileges to practice — and in 2026, the compact has moved from theory to a real, if early-stage, tool for travel SLPs.
Quick Status: The ASLP-IC in Mid-2026
- ~37 jurisdictions (36 states plus one U.S. territory) have enacted ASLP-IC legislation.
- Only a handful of states are actively processing privilege applications so far. As of early 2026, the operational states were Louisiana, West Virginia, and Ohio (Ohio began processing applications February 9, 2026), with additional member states onboarding through the year.
- The Commission charges roughly $50 per state privilege, plus any state-specific administrative fees.
- Privileges cover both in-person practice and telepractice across state lines.
What the ASLP-IC Is
The ASLP-IC is an interstate agreement that lets audiologists and SLPs licensed in good standing in a member state practice in other member states through a compact privilege — an authorization that is legally equivalent to a license. It's the SLP-world counterpart to the PT Compact, administered by the ASLP-IC Commission with support from ASHA.
The compact was designed with two big use cases in mind: travel clinicians who change states between contracts, and telepractice — letting an SLP treat patients located in another member state without holding a full license there. Military spouses also get specific accommodations under the compact.
Who Is Eligible
- Your home state must be an ASLP-IC member that has completed onboarding. Your home state is where you live and hold your primary license.
- The state where you want to practice must also be operational. Privileges only work between two onboarded states.
- An active, unencumbered license with no current restrictions or discipline.
- Background and licensure-history review as part of the application — adverse actions in any state affect eligibility.
One important note for school-based SLPs: the compact privilege addresses your state license, not school credentialing. Some states require a separate department-of-education certificate for school positions regardless of how your clinical authorization was obtained — verify both layers before accepting a school contract.
How to Apply
- Verify both states are operational using our License Lookup tool or the official ASLP-IC site.
- Create an account in the compact's application system and confirm your home state license information.
- Apply for a privilege in each target state. Privileges are issued state by state.
- Pay the Commission fee (~$50/state) plus any state fee.
- Practice under the destination state's rules — scope of practice, supervision, and CE requirements follow the state where the patient is located.
What Travel SLPs Should Actually Do in 2026
If your home state is operational (Louisiana, West Virginia, Ohio, or any state that has onboarded since): congratulations — you're among the first SLPs in the country who can take compact-privilege assignments. The operational footprint is small, so the compact won't replace traditional licensure for most assignments yet, but it's worth grabbing privileges in operational states where you might work.
If your home state is a member but not yet operational: keep doing what you've been doing — full state licenses, started early. Most state SLP licenses take four to eight weeks to process, and that timeline is still the most common reason start dates slip. The moment your home state onboards, your options expand overnight.
If your home state hasn't enacted the compact at all: the compact does nothing for you until it does. Roughly a dozen states remain outside the ASLP-IC, including some big travel markets, so check your state's legislative status if mobility matters to your career.
How the Three Therapy Compacts Compare in 2026
| Compact | Disciplines | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PT Compact | PT, PTA | Mature — dozens of states actively issuing. Full guide |
| OT Compact | OT, OTA | Newly live — 8 states issuing as of May 2026. Full guide |
| ASLP-IC | SLP, Audiology | Earliest phase — a few states processing, ~37 enacted |
Fun fact for the license-collectors: West Virginia is currently the only state issuing across all three therapy compacts. For the complete multi-state picture, see our travel therapy licensure guide.
Common Questions
Can I use the compact for teletherapy from home?
Yes — if both your home state and the patient's state are operational members, a compact privilege authorizes telepractice into that state. This is one of the compact's core purposes.
Does a privilege replace my CCC-SLP?
No. The ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence is a professional certification, separate from state licensure. The compact addresses state authorization only; employers and payers may still require the CCC.
What happens to my privileges if my home license lapses?
Compact privileges depend on an active home state license. If it lapses or is restricted, your privileges go with it.
ProTherapy covers licensure costs for assignments we place you in, and we track compact onboarding for all three disciplines. If you're an SLP weighing an assignment and aren't sure whether the compact applies, ask our team or call (484) 324-8320.