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Praxis SLP Prep

Licensure

SLP license requirements by state

Every state runs its own speech-language pathology licensing board with its own application steps, fees, Clinical Fellowship rules, and Praxis 5331 score requirement. Pick your state for the current requirements, sourced live from ETS and the state board.

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How state Praxis requirements work

Each state's department of education (and, for SLPs, the state speech & hearing licensure board) sets its own requirements for which Praxis tests you must pass to be licensed. The Praxis 5331 Speech-Language Pathology exam is required by ASHA for the CCC-SLP credential and accepted by every state SLP licensure board, but minimum passing scores and additional jurisprudence requirements vary.

We pull live test requirement data directly from ETS for each state and cache it so you always see what's actually required today — not what a forum post said two years ago.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Praxis 5331 required in every state for SLP licensure?
Yes — every U.S. state SLP licensure board accepts the Praxis 5331 Speech-Language Pathology exam, and ASHA requires it for the CCC-SLP credential. Some states also require a jurisprudence exam on top of the Praxis.
Is the passing score on the Praxis 5331 the same in every state?
The ASHA passing score is 162 and most states adopt the ASHA cut score, but a handful set their own minimums. Check your state's page above for the exact required score.
How often do state Praxis requirements change?
State licensure boards update requirements periodically — usually when ETS revises the test or when the state legislature changes education code. We refresh each state's requirements from ETS so the page you see reflects current data.
Do I need to retake the Praxis if I move to a new state?
In most cases, no — a passing Praxis 5331 score is portable across states as long as it meets that state's minimum. You'll typically need to apply for licensure in the new state, submit transcripts, and pass any state-specific jurisprudence exam.