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FL S1206

Bill

Status

Failed

3/14/2020

Primary Sponsor

Health Policy

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Agency for Persons with Disabilities to establish a certification process for registered behavior technicians (RBTs) in addition to behavior analysts, and requires recognition of certifications from qualifying nonprofit credentialing organizations

  • Exempts behavior analysts certified under s. 393.17 or licensed under chapter 490 or 491 who work for group practices or agencies providing applied behavior analysis services from clinic licensure requirements

  • Expands the definition of "private instructional personnel" in public schools to include registered behavior technicians who work under the supervision of certified behavior analysts

  • Clarifies that telehealth providers include individuals certified as behavior analysts under s. 393.17

  • Specifies that applied behavior analysis services for autism spectrum disorder and Down syndrome coverage must be provided by individuals certified as behavior analysts under s. 393.17 or licensed under chapter 490 or 491

Legislative Description

Applied Behavior Analysis Services

Last Action

Died in Appropriations

3/14/2020

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/25/2020
Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services2/10/2020
Health Policy12/18/2019

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