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Can a Audiologist transfer a license to Pennsylvania as a military spouse?

Data as of May 2026|Source: Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC) commission + DOJ Servicemembers Initiative
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⚠ VAEIA federal backstop

Not through the compact — Pennsylvania is not currently a Audiology / SLP compact member. A military-spouse Audiologist relies on VAEIA 2022 / 50 U.S.C. § 4025a, which requires Pennsylvania to recognize a valid out-of-state license upon relocation for military orders.

Your audiology / speech-language pathology board in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania State Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (Dept. of State, BPOA)
www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/department-and-offices/bpoa/boards-commissions/speech-language-pathology-and-audiology
Pennsylvania military-spouse provision

Act 35 of 2022 provides military spouses expedited license application review, discretionary temporary licensure, and initial licensure fee waivers across all Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs boards, which includes the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology board.

Official source ↗

About the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC)

For audiologists and speech-language pathologists. Allows compact privilege to practice in member states without separate licensure.

Official compact site ↗

All Audiology / SLP member states

29 jurisdictions. Tap any to check that destination for this profession.

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All compacts for PennsylvaniaAudiology / SLP portability — all states →License portability checker →MyCAA: $4,000 for relicensing →
Published by the Honest MOS Editorial DeskVerified against DoD/.gov sourcesUpdated May 2026Editorial standards