⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact Louisiana Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (LBESPA) directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Speech-Language Pathologist License: Mississippi → Louisiana

Everything you need to know about transferring your speech-language pathologist license from Mississippi to Louisiana

Reciprocity Available

Accepts out-of-state licenses

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Mississippi (MS)	Louisiana (LA)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $75; praxis fee: $146; license fee: $75 (included in application); renewal fee: $100; background check fee: $40; total initial fees: $261; confidence: high; sources: https://msdh.ms.gov/page/30,0,82.html	application fee: $125; praxis fee: $146; license fee: Included in application fee; renewal fee: Annual renewal; $130 if late (July 1-31); background check fee: $39.25 (Louisiana State Police and FBI criminal background check); telehealth registration fee: $50; total initial fees: ~$310; confidence: high; sources: https://www.lbespa.org/; https://www.speechpathologistprograms.com/speech-pathologist-licensure-guides/louisiana-speech-language-pathologist-licensure/
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: Biennial; licenses expire at midnight on June 30 of even-numbered years (licensure period construed as July 1 through June 30); CE hours: 20; Fee: $100	Period: Annual (July 1 - June 30 fiscal year; must renew by June 30 each year); CE hours: 10; Fee: See LBESPA fee schedule; $130 if late (July 1-31); reinstatement after Aug 1 requires $125 application fee + $130 delinquent renewal

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Louisiana accepts out-of-state speech language pathologist licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Renewal differs: Mississippi — Period: Biennial; licenses expire at midnight on June 30 of even-numbered years (licensure period construed as July 1 through June 30); CE hours: 20; Fee: $100; Louisiana — Period: Annual (July 1 - June 30 fiscal year; must renew by June 30 each year); CE hours: 10; Fee: See LBESPA fee schedule; $130 if late (July 1-31); reinstatement after Aug 1 requires $125 application fee + $130 delinquent renewal.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Louisiana Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (LBESPA) →
2
Request credential verification from Mississippi State Department of Health, Bureau of Professional Licensure — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Mississippi board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Louisiana Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (LBESPA).

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Louisiana Licensing Board

Board: Louisiana Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (LBESPA)
Website: https://www.lbespa.org/
Phone: (225) 313-6358

Contact Louisiana Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (LBESPA) to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Mississippi (MS)	Louisiana (LA)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $75; praxis fee: $146; license fee: $75 (included in application); renewal fee: $100; background check fee: $40; total initial fees: $261; confidence: high; sources: https://msdh.ms.gov/page/30,0,82.html	application fee: $125; praxis fee: $146; license fee: Included in application fee; renewal fee: Annual renewal; $130 if late (July 1-31); background check fee: $39.25 (Louisiana State Police and FBI criminal background check); telehealth registration fee: $50; total initial fees: ~$310; confidence: high; sources: https://www.lbespa.org/; https://www.speechpathologistprograms.com/speech-pathologist-licensure-guides/louisiana-speech-language-pathologist-licensure/
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: Biennial; licenses expire at midnight on June 30 of even-numbered years (licensure period construed as July 1 through June 30); CE hours: 20; Fee: $100	Period: Annual (July 1 - June 30 fiscal year; must renew by June 30 each year); CE hours: 10; Fee: See LBESPA fee schedule; $130 if late (July 1-31); reinstatement after Aug 1 requires $125 application fee + $130 delinquent renewal

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Louisiana accepts out-of-state speech language pathologist licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.

Renewal differs: Mississippi — Period: Biennial; licenses expire at midnight on June 30 of even-numbered years (licensure period construed as July 1 through June 30); CE hours: 20; Fee: $100; Louisiana — Period: Annual (July 1 - June 30 fiscal year; must renew by June 30 each year); CE hours: 10; Fee: See LBESPA fee schedule; $130 if late (July 1-31); reinstatement after Aug 1 requires $125 application fee + $130 delinquent renewal.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Louisiana Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (LBESPA) →

Request credential verification from Mississippi State Department of Health, Bureau of Professional Licensure — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Mississippi board →

Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).

Submit your application to Louisiana Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (LBESPA).

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Transfer Your Speech-Language Pathologist License: Mississippi → Louisiana

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Louisiana Licensing Board

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Transfer Your Speech-Language Pathologist License: Mississippi → Louisiana

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Louisiana Licensing Board

Prepare for Your Licensing Exam

Related Pages