Why is the effective date 2008 if the standards are dated 2007?
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 2007 standards. The CFCC allowed a one year grace period, from January 1, 2007, until December 31, 2007, for individuals to submit applications under the 1993 standards.