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IN SB0612
Bill
Status
1/15/2019
Primary Sponsor
Ed Charbonneau
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AI Summary
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Establishes state licensure for behavior analysts (BCBA) and assistant behavior analysts (BCaBA), replacing the current certification system, effective July 1, 2019
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Creates the Indiana Behavior Analyst Licensing Board with 5 governor-appointed members: 3 licensed behavior analysts, 1 licensed assistant behavior analyst, and 1 public member serving 3-year terms
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Requires license applicants to hold national certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), pass a criminal background check, and have no prior disciplinary actions; licenses valid for 2 years
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Assistant behavior analysts must practice under direct supervision of a licensed behavior analyst and submit annual written supervision records to the board
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Exempts licensed healthcare professionals, students/trainees, behavior technicians working under supervision, and out-of-state practitioners providing services for 5 days per month or 15 days per year; violations constitute a Class C infraction
Legislative Description
Licensure of behavior analysts. Provides for licensure of behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts. (Current law provides for certification of behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts.) Sets forth exemptions. Makes conforming changes.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services
1/15/2019