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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 3Pt. 25Ch. 4Art. 2§ 44831 Speech-Language Pathologist Employment

§ 44831 Speech-Language Pathologist Employment

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§ 44831 Speech-Language Pathologist Employment

Key Takeaways

  • •Schools must hire people with special certificates to work in certain jobs.
  • •But for speech and language help, schools can hire someone with a special license and a master's degree in communication disorders.
  • •That person must also meet extra rules before they can start working.

Example

A school needs a speech therapist to help kids who have trouble talking.

The school can hire someone who has a special license for speech therapy and a master's degree, but that person must also follow extra rules before starting the job.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 44831 Speech-Language Pathologist Employment

The governing board of a school district shall employ persons in public school service requiring certification qualifications as provided in this code, except that the governing board or a county office of education may contract with or employ an individual who holds a license issued by the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board and has earned a masters degree in communication disorders to provide speech and language services if that individual meets the requirements of Section 44332.6 before employment or execution of the contract. (Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 518, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 2009.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

governing boardcertification qualificationsSpeech-Language Pathology and Audiology Boardmasters degree in communication disordersSection 44332.6

Related Statutes

  • § 44830 School Hiring Certification Requirements
  • § 44843 Certified Staff Employment Notice
  • § 44885.5 Probationary District Intern Employees
  • § 44898 Administrative Contract Teacher Classification
  • § 44921 Temporary Teacher Employment Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 44831.
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