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Licensure of Behavior Analysts and Certification of Behavior Analyst Assistants

On January 10, 2014, the Governor signed Chapter 554 of the Laws of 2014 that provides for the licensure of behavior analysts and the certification of behavior analyst assistants under Title VIII of the Education Law for certain qualified individuals who provide applied behavior analysis ("ABA") services to individuals with autism spectrum disorder. The full law does not take effect until July 1, 2014, and the Governor’s approval message notes that the Legislature has agreed to amend the law to address specific concerns.

To implement the licensing provisions, the Board of Regents must appoint an Executive Secretary and members of a new State Board for Applied Behavior Analysis. The State Board will assist the Regents and the Department in developing regulations necessary to license/certify qualified individuals in the new professions. Please check back for additional updates in the coming months. (1/23/14)