Final Rules for Behavior Analyst Board

Article archive / November 1, 2014

Originally published: . Volume 5, No. 15. Source pages: 4.

Oct 20, Final Final Rules for Behavior Analyst Board

The Behavior Analyst Board has published Rules for Act 351 of the 2013 Legislative Session that created the Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board. Act 351 mandates licensure of behavior analysts, state certification of assistant behavior analysts and registration of line technicians performing applied behavior analysis services in Louisiana.

Several Rules have been published. A Chapter 3 Rules addresses application procedures and board fees, for Behavior Analysts, State Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts, and Registration of Line Technicians. Fees are from $400 for the Bheavior Analyst, including renewal, to $50 for Line Technicians. Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts fee is $250.

A second Rule covers Disciplinary Actions, including complaints and investigations and hearings. A Rule for Supervision Requirements is also part of the overall group of new regulations.


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