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Therapist requirements by state

Yes, in every program here, though Arizona limits therapy to students with disabilities. What changes is the license proof, the business paperwork and, in Texas, an insurance rule.

Can speech, occupational, physical and behavioral therapists be paid from ESA funds?
AlabamaCHOOSE ActStudents with disabilities only. A valid license in the therapy you provide plus a background check; ABA, dyslexia and dysgraphia, OT, PT, speech and vision therapy are covered.1
FloridaStep Up For StudentsUnique Abilities scholarship only. A Florida Department of Health license, APD provider approval or Office of Early Learning SIS approval; ABA by a BCBA, SLP, OT, PT, counseling and vision therapy are covered. Assistants and interns submit under a supervising therapist.2
ArizonaArizona ESAAllowed only for qualified students with disabilities. Families upload a legible, unexpired copy of your license or accreditation (no screenshots), and your license number must be on the invoice.3
TexasTEFAAn active professional license in your field. TEFA pays only for therapy not covered by Medicaid, CHIP or the child's private insurance. Fingerprinting for everyone who works with students.4
GeorgiaPromise ScholarshipLicensed under Title 43, Chapter 10A, 28, 33, 34 or 44 of the Official Code of Georgia (occupational, behavioral, physical, speech-language and similar therapies).5
MissouriMOScholarsAn active therapy license. Therapy is capped at $1,000 per individual lesson.6
LouisianaGATORApply as a Therapist / Therapy Provider (OT, PT, speech-language, behavioral health, social work, vision, audiology and more) and upload a copy of your LLC.7
UtahUtah Fits AllBusiness license with incorporation or IRS documents, plus professional license numbers and documents.8
WyomingWyoming ESAFEIN, business documents and copies of current licenses or certifications for the services you provide.9
IowaStudents First ESAEducational therapies qualify from vendors credentialed by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners or another state-approved entity.10

"Not published" means we couldn't find the rule in the program's official materials, not that no rule exists. Check with the program before relying on it.

Sources

  1. 1. CHOOSE Act Education Service Provider Guide 2026-2027, Alabama Dept. of Revenue provider guide, p. 11, updated Jul 27, 2026
  2. 2. Specialized Services provider guide, Step Up For Students, updated Sep 5, 2025
  3. 3. Arizona ESA 2025-2026 Parent Handbook, Arizona Dept. of Education, handbook p. 50, updated Jun 26, 2025
  4. 4. When Are Professional Licenses Required in the TEFA Vendor Application, Odyssey help center, updated Jul 27, 2026
  5. 5. Georgia Promise Scholarship Program Vendor Service Provider Eligibility, Odyssey help center, updated Aug 1, 2026
  6. 6. MOScholars Vendor Application, Odyssey help center, updated Jul 31, 2026
  7. 7. How to Become a Vendor or Service Provider for the LA GATOR Program, Odyssey help center, updated May 20, 2026
  8. 8. What Documents are Needed to Complete the UFA Scholarship Program Provider Application, Odyssey help center, updated Mar 8, 2026
  9. 9. What documents and information do I need when applying as a Wyoming ESA Service Provider, Odyssey help center, updated Apr 2, 2025
  10. 10. Iowa s Students First ESA Program Eligible and Ineligible Expenses, Odyssey help center, updated Jun 2, 2026