Why is the effective date 2006 if the standards are dated 2005?
The Council For Clinical Certification (CFCC), the certifying body of ASHA, wanted to be sure that individuals who might have been educated under previous standards would have the opportunity to apply without needing to upgrade to the 2005 standards. The CFCC allowed a one year grace period, from January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2005, for individuals to submit applications under the 1993 standards.
