AL SB379

Establishes the Alabama Behavior Analyst Licensing Board within the Department of Mental Health, Division of Developmental Disabilities, consisting of seven members including four licensed behavior analysts, one licensed psychologist, one parent/guardian or service recipient, and one public member.

Requires initial board members to be board certified behavior analysts recommended by the Alabama Association for Behavior Analysis, Alabama Interagency Autism Coordinating Council, and Department of Mental Health, and must obtain licensure during their initial term.

Mandates criminal background checks on all licensure applicants performed pursuant to board rule, with applicants bearing the cost and providing fingerprints and personal information to the State Bureau of Investigations.

Establishes the Alabama Behavior Analyst Licensing Board Fund in the State Treasury to receive and disburse all board receipts for operational expenses and chapter implementation.

Sets licenses to expire on December 31 of the second year and requires proof of continued certification by the certifying entity for renewal; expired licenses not renewed within two years must comply with all requirements for new licensure upon reapplication.