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IN SB0355
Bill
Status
1/4/2018
Primary Sponsor
Dennis Kruse
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AI Summary
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Converts behavior analyst and assistant behavior analyst regulation from certification to licensure effective July 1, 2018.
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Requires behavior analysts to be certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc., pass a national criminal history background check, and have no disqualifying disciplinary actions from other jurisdictions.
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Requires assistant behavior analysts to meet the same certification and background check requirements and be directly supervised by a licensed behavior analyst with written supervision records submitted to the board.
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Increases the licensing board from 11 to 13 members, adding two licensed behavior analysts with at least five years of experience, and establishes a dedicated behavior analyst section of the board.
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Prohibits individuals from using titles "LBA" or "LABA" or claiming to be licensed behavior analysts without a license, with exemptions for licensed health care professionals, students in accredited programs, out-of-state practitioners with limited time in Indiana, and technicians working under licensed behavior analyst supervision.
Legislative Description
Licensure of behavior analysts. Provides for licensure of behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts (rather than certification under current law). Specifies requirements for a license. Sets forth exemptions. Makes conforming amendments.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce and Technology
1/4/2018