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Mississippi Speech-Language-Hearing Association Announces Newly Elected 2027 Board of Directors

The Mississippi Speech-Language-Hearing Association (MSHA) is pleased to announce the election of five members to its 2027 Board of Directors. Elected by the association’s membership, these professionals represent a diverse range of experience and expertise in speech-language pathology, audiology, education, healthcare, and professional advocacy. The newly elected board members will officially take office on JanuaryContinue reading “Mississippi Speech-Language-Hearing Association Announces Newly Elected 2027 Board of Directors”

2026 MSHA Annual Conference Celebrates 50 Years of Service, Learning and Professional Excellence

The Mississippi Speech-Language-Hearing Association (MSHA) celebrated an especially meaningful milestone during its 2026 Annual Conference, as members gathered to recognize the 50th anniversary of MSHA and five decades of service to Mississippi’s speech-language pathology and audiology professions. Held September 16–18, the conference brought together more than 360 attendees and 20 vendors for three days of education, professional development, networking,Continue reading “2026 MSHA Annual Conference Celebrates 50 Years of Service, Learning and Professional Excellence”

ASHA Provides Update on Proposed New SLP Treatment Codes

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) recently hosted a webinar, The New SLP Treatment Codes: What CMS Proposed and What’s Next, providing an overview of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ proposed 2026 speech-language pathology treatment codes and the potential impact on clinical practice. The webinar reviewed the proposed changes, outlined next steps in the CMSContinue reading “ASHA Provides Update on Proposed New SLP Treatment Codes”

MSHA Statement Regarding School-Based SLP Exclusion from Special Education Supplement

The Mississippi Speech-Language-Hearing Association (MSHA) has been informed from the Mississippi Department of Education that school-based speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are not eligible to receive the one-time $2,000 special education salary supplement from SB 2103. Recent clarification from state leaders confirmed that all eligible special education teachers will receive the supplement; however, MDE has stated thatContinue reading “MSHA Statement Regarding School-Based SLP Exclusion from Special Education Supplement”

Update on Mississippi SB 2103 – Special Educator Definition Still Unclear

As implementation of Mississippi Senate Bill 2103 moves forward, there continues to be significant discussion across the state regarding which professionals will qualify as “special educators” for the additional salary supplement.  The legislation references Mississippi Code Title 37, Chapter 23 as the guiding framework, and we understand that the Mississippi Department of Education is currently working to develop officialContinue reading “Update on Mississippi SB 2103 – Special Educator Definition Still Unclear”

Proposed Definition of “Professional Degree” Programs Would Exclude Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology

Dear MSHA Members, You may have seen a recent announcement from ASHA regarding a federal change to it’s US Department of Education definitions of a “professional degree.”  This change is with regard to federal student loan limits and forgiveness options.  Although we are uncertain if this will negatively affect many if any graduate students inContinue reading “Proposed Definition of “Professional Degree” Programs Would Exclude Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology”

Lights, Camera, Communication: The Mississippi Speech-Language-Hearing Conference Shines in Flowood

The 2025 Mississippi Speech-Language-Hearing Conference, held September 17–19 at the Sheraton in Flowood, drew more than 450 attendees for three days of robust learning and professional connection under the banner “Lights, Camera, Communication: Empowering Communication for All.” The conference featured up to six concurrent session tracks, two keynote speakers, and a program praised by participantsContinue reading “Lights, Camera, Communication: The Mississippi Speech-Language-Hearing Conference Shines in Flowood”

Candidate Bios 2024-2025 Election

President-Elect Stacey Mathis, MS, CCC-SLP Hi! I’m Stacey Mathis, MS, CCC-SLP.  I currently serve as Vice President of Schools Issues for MSHA, and I am the Lead SLP for DeSoto County Schools. I just completed my 24th year as a pediatric speech-language pathologist.  Those 24 years have been spent serving students ages 0-21.  I graduatedContinue reading “Candidate Bios 2024-2025 Election”