La. Admin. Code tit. 46:VIII — Professional and Occupational Standards: Behavior Analysts

Part VIII Behavior Analysts

Chapter 1 Board

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. VIII, § 101 Overview

A. The Sections of this Chapter outline board composition, meetings, procedures, and ADA accommodations.

History

• Authority Note: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3703.
• Historical Note: Promulgated by the Department of Health, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 50:1275 (September 2024).

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. VIII, § 102 Board Composition

A. The board shall be comprised of seven members to include six behavior analysts and one consumer member. Elections will occur when the professional behavior analysts’ board seats become vacant in accordance with policies and procedures and the MOU between the board and the professional association. The governor shall then appoint members from a list of the nominees submitted by the professional association. The consumer member shall possess the qualifications found in R.S. 37:3703 and submit an application to the governor.

B. Each member shall be appointed for a term of four years. No member of the board shall serve more than two consecutive complete terms on the board.

C. Board members shall continue to serve, even if their term has expired, until the governor appoints their replacement.

D. The board shall elect annually from its membership a chair and vice-chair.

E. Members of the board shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for reasonable travel expenses incurred in attendance at meetings and other official business of the board.

History

• Authority Note: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3703.
• Historical Note: Promulgated by the Department of Health, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 50:1275 (September 2024).

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. VIII, § 103 Board Meetings

A. The board shall meet at least quarterly. The board shall meet at the call of the chair or at the request of at least three members. Meeting dates are to be posted on the board’s website when scheduled.

B. The board shall provide written public notice of any regular, special, or re-scheduled meeting no later than 24 hours before the meeting. Notice shall include the agenda, date, time, and place of meeting. Notice shall be published on the board website and the Boards and Commission website.

C. All board meetings and hearings shall be open to the public. In accordance with R.S. 42:16-17, the board may conduct any portion of its meeting in executive session, closed to the public and may request the participation in such executive session of staff members and others as may be needed for the business at hand.

D. A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business.

History

• Authority Note: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3703.
• Historical Note: Promulgated by the Department of Health, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 50:1276 (September 2024).

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. VIII, § 104 Board Procedures

A. Board members are expected to attend regularly scheduled meetings, special meetings, open forums and hearings. Attendance constitutes active participation in at least 80 percent of the entire meeting. Missing two meetings per year is generally acceptable; however, exceptions may be granted for good cause. Notification of an expected absence shall be submitted to the board office as early as possible.

B. The board shall keep written minutes of all open meetings. The minutes shall include the date, time, and place of the meeting; the members of the public body recorded as either present or absent; the substance of all matters decided, and, at the request of any member, a record, by individual member, of any votes taken. The minutes shall be public records and shall be available within a reasonable time after the meeting, except where such disclosures would be inconsistent with R.S. 42:16 and R.S. 42:17.

C. A scheduled time for public comments on agenda items shall be held during each board meeting. Each person making public comments shall announce their identity and the group, organization, company, or entity represented, if any. The chair shall allot the time available to all who wish to comment to ensure an opportunity is afforded to all who desire to comment.

D. Board members will be appointed as chair or member of committees to assist in carrying out specific board functions.

E. The board shall operate on self-generated funds to maintain effective and efficient operations.

F. The board shall annually adopt a budget and comply with all state audit guidelines.

G. The board shall appoint an executive director to carry out the administrative work of the board and shall designate the duties and responsibilities for that position.

History

• Authority Note: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3703.
• Historical Note: Promulgated by the Department of Health, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 50:1276 (September 2024).

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. VIII, § 105 ADA Accommodations

A. Any member of the public with a disability recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act or a designated caregiver of such a person who would like to submit a request to participate in the open meeting portions of this board meeting is encouraged to contact the board office to discuss viable alternative methods at least three days prior to the meeting. People with disabilities are defined as any of the following:

1. a member of the public with a disability recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA);

2. a designated caregiver of such a person; or

3. a participant member of the agency with an ADA-qualifying disability.

B. Viable alternative method to be utilized will be teleconference. If additional accommodations are required, such as a translator, the board will make every attempt to meet the requestor’s needs utilizing resources available. If in the future the board has access to reliable internet technology in their meeting room, the board will include participation by video as a method.

C. The written public notice for an open meeting, as required by R.S. 42:19, includes the name, telephone number and email address of the designated agency representative to whom a disability accommodation may be submitted and shall be posted at least three days prior to the meeting date.

D. The requestor shall be provided with an accommodation, including the teleconference and/or video conference link, for participation via electronic means as soon as possible following receipt of the request, but no later than the start of the scheduled meeting.

E. A board member who has a disability recognized by the ADA shall be allowed to participate and vote in a meeting via electronic means and shall be counted in the quorum. This does not include electronic participation in any disciplinary hearings and/or adjudications.

History

• Authority Note: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3703.
• Historical Note: Promulgated by the Department of Health, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 50:1276 (September 2024).

Chapter 2 Behavior Analysis

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. VIII, § 201 Purpose and Scope

A. The sections of this Chapter govern the procedures and requirements for application and delivery of applied behavior analysis in the state of Louisiana.

History

• Authority Note: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3704.
• Historical Note: Promulgated by the Department of Health, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 50:1823 (December 2024).

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. VIII, § 202 Professional Standards

A. A licensed behavior analyst is authorized to engage in the practice of applied behavioral analysis as set forth in the Practice Act and in accordance with the board's rules. A licensed behavior analyst and/or a state certified assistant behavior analyst possess property rights.

B. Behavior analysis excludes psychological testing, neuropsychology, cognitive therapy, sex therapy, psychoanalysis, hypnotherapy, and mental health counseling or academic teaching by college or university staff.

C. It is prohibited for an individual to hold themselves out as a licensed behavior analyst, a state certified assistant behavior analyst, or a registered line technician unless licensed, state certified, or registered in accordance with the statutes.

D. Licensed behavior analyst and anyone under their supervision shall conduct their activities in conformity with the ethical and professional standards found in Chapter 10.

E. A licensed behavior analyst will supervise all state certified assistant behavior analysts and registered line technicians in conformity with the supervision requirements found in Chapter 5.

F. The following persons and practices are not prohibited or restricted from engaging in the practice of applied behavior analysis:

1. an individual licensed to practice psychology within the state, provided the applied behavior analysis services are within the licensed psychologist’s education, training and expertise. An individual properly registered and supervised as an assistant to a psychologist in accordance with the Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 46, Part LXIII, Chapter 11. Licensed psychologists and those practicing under their extended authority are prohibited from representing themselves as behavior analysts, licensed behavior analysts, assistant behavior analysts, or state certified assistant behavior analysts without being duly licensed or state certified;

2. other human service professionals who are licensed, certified, or registered by the state of Louisiana, provided such individuals are working within the scope of practice of their profession and the scope of their training and competence;

3. a family member or guardian of a recipient of applied behavior analysis services who implements certain applied behavior analysis procedures with the recipient under the extended authority and direction of a licensee or supervised certified assistant. This individual shall not represent themselves as a behavior analyst;

4. an individual who practices with nonhumans, including applied animal behaviorists and animal trainers;

5. an individual who provides general applied behavior analysis services to an organization, provided those services are not for the benefit of such organization and the services do not involve direct services to individual;

6. a matriculated college or university student, intern, or postdoctoral fellow whose activities are part of a defined behavior analysis program of study, practicum, intensive practicum, or supervised independent fieldwork. Such practice under this exemption requires the direct supervision by a licensed behavior analyst in this state or an instructor in an approved course sequence approved by the board. A student, intern, or postdoctoral fellow shall not represent himself as a behavior analyst and shall use a title that clearly indicates his training status, such as "behavior analysis student", "behavior analysis intern", "behavior analysis trainee", or other title clearly indicating such training status;

7. an individual who teaches behavior analysis or conducts behavior analytic research, provided that such teaching or research shall not involve the delivery of direct behavior analytic services. Such individual may use the title "behavior analyst" but may not represent himself as a licensed behavior analyst or a state certified assistant behavior analyst unless he holds one of those credentials issued by the board;

8. an unlicensed individual pursuing experiential training in behavior analysis consistent with the licensure requirements and standards as required by the board, provided such experience is supervised by a licensed behavior analyst.

G. A licensed behavior analyst is ultimately responsible and accountable for client care and outcomes under their clinical supervision.

H. A licensed behavior analyst shall exercise sound professional judgment based upon his knowledge, skill, education, training, and experience, and shall perform only those services for which he is competent. If, during evaluation, reassessment or screening, the licensed behavior analyst finds that treatment which is outside the scope of his knowledge, experience, or expertise is needed, the licensed behavior analyst shall notify the client and provide a referral to an appropriate healthcare provider.

History

• Authority Note: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3704.
• Historical Note: Promulgated by the Department of Health, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 50:1823 (December 2024).

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. VIII, § 203 Professional Responsibilities

A. Licensed Behavior Analyst and/or State Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst must notify the board in writing of any change in their preferred mailing address, telephone number or email address within 30 days that such change takes effect.

B. A licensee shall ensure proper completion and timely submission of all applications, transfers, renewals, and/or discontinuations for their supervisees. Signatures must be originals or electronically verified time stamped.

C. A licensee and/or certificant must comply with all self-reporting requirements as outlined in the ethics code adopted by the board.

D. As a mandatory reporter, anyone licensed, certified, or registered by this board is required by law to report suspected or known instances of abuse.

History

• Authority Note: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3704.
• Historical Note: Promulgated by the Department of Health, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 50:1824 (December 2024).

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. VIII, § 204 Telehealth Standards

A. This Chapter provides for, promotes, and regulates the use of telehealth. Further, it defines and establishes the minimum standards for the delivery of applied behavior analysis services when implementing or utilizing telehealth services. The standard of care for telehealth services shall be substantially equivalent to the standard of care for services delivered in person.

B. Applied behavior analysis delivered through telehealth between a licensee and client, separated by distance shall be in compliance with R.S. 40:1223.1 et seq., known as the “Louisiana Telehealth Access Act”, including any amendments thereto. Applied behavior analysis via electronic means shall be held to the same accepted standards as those in traditional (face-to-face) settings. Utilization of interactive audio without the requirement of video must be determined by the licensee to meet the same standard of care and not be compromised by the use of telehealth or violate R.S. 40:1223.1.

C. Licensees who provide telehealth must be licensed in Louisiana and must also be licensed in the state where the client is located, if licensing is required.

D. At the onset of telehealth, the licensee shall obtain written informed consent of the client/guardian and shall document such consent in the client’s record. Electronic signatures (time stamped) may be used in the documentation of informed consent. Provisions of informed consent shall include:

1. mode of technology-assisted media being utilized and plans for technical failure;

2. scheduling and structure of telehealth services;

3. risks of telehealth;

4. privacy and limits of confidentiality;

5. contact between sessions;

6. emergency plan;

7. consultation and coordination of care with other professionals;

8. referrals and termination of services;

9. information and record keeping;

10. billing and third-party payors;

11. ethical and legal rights, responsibilities, and limitations within and across state lines.

E. At the onset of each session, the licensee shall verify and document the identity and location of the licensee and the client; and verify the identity of the parent or guardian consenting to the minor’s treatment.

History

• Authority Note: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3704.
• Historical Note: Promulgated by the Department of Health, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 50:1824 (December 2024).

Chapter 3 Application Procedures and Board Fees

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. VIII, § 301 Application Procedures for Licensure/State Certification/Registration

A. Application and/or Registration

1. Applications are to be submitted pursuant to the requirements listed in R.S. 37:3706-R.S.37:3708.

2. Upon submission of application or registration on the forms provided by the board, accompanied by such fee determined by the board, the applicant must attest and acknowledge that the:

a. information provided to the board is true, correct and complete to the best of his knowledge and belief; and

b. the board reserves the right to deny an application in accordance with R.S. 37:3706-R.S. 37:3708, if the application or any application materials submitted for consideration contain misrepresentations or falsifications.

3. An applicant, who is denied licensure based on the information submitted to the board, may reapply to the board after one year, and having completed additional training, if necessary and having met the requirements of law as defined in the rules and regulations adopted by the board.

History

• Authority Note: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3706-R.S. 37:3708.
• Historical Note: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 40:1930 (October 2014), amended by the Department of Health, Behavior Analyst Board LR 51:2096 (December 2025).

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. VIII, § 302 Licensure of Behavior Analysts

A. The applicant for licensure as a behavior analyst shall:

1. submit notarized application along with appropriate fee pursuant to Section 305;

2. provide proof of a masters degree by requesting official transcripts from accredited university;

3. submit verification of successful passage of a national exam administered by a nonprofit organization accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies and the American National Standards Institute to credential professional practitioners of behavior analysis related to the principles and practice of the profession of behavior analysis that is approved by the board;

4. take and successfully pass the Louisiana jurisprudence exam issued by the board;

5. complete a criminal background check as approved by the board; and

6. provide proof of good moral character as approved by the board.

History

• Authority Note: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3706.
• Historical Note: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 40:1930 (October 2014).

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. VIII, § 303 Certification of State Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts

A. The applicant for certification as a state certified assistant behavior analyst should:

1. submit notarized application along with appropriate fee pursuant to Section 305;

2. provide proof of a bachelors degree by requesting official transcripts from accredited university;

3. submit verification of successful passage of a national exam administered by a nonprofit organization accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies and the American National Standards Institute to credential professional practitioners of behavior analysis related to the principles and practice of the profession of behavior analysis that is approved by the board;

4. take and successfully pass the Louisiana jurisprudence exam issued by the board;

5. complete a criminal background check approved by the board;

6. provide proof of good moral character as approved by the board; and

7. provide proof of supervision by a Louisiana licensed behavior analyst on the form required by the board. If there is more than one supervisor, a form must be submitted for each supervisor.

B. If the supervision relationship between a Louisiana licensed behavior analyst and state certified assistant behavior analyst ends, both parties are responsible for notifying the board in writing, within 10 calendar days of the termination of the arrangement.

History

• Authority Note: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3707.
• Historical Note: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 40:1930 (October 2014).

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. VIII, § 304 Registration of Line Technicians

A. A Louisiana licensed behavior analyst must register with the board all line technicians functioning under their authority and direction. It is the responsibility of both the licensed behavior analyst and line technician to submit registration paperwork for each supervisory relationship. The registration must be completed on the form provided by the board along with payment of the appropriate fee pursuant to Section 305.

B. A line technician must complete a criminal background check approved by the board.

C. If the supervision relationship between a Louisiana licensed behavior analyst and line technician ends, both parties are responsible for notifying the board in writing, within 10 calendar days of the termination of the arrangement.

History

• Authority Note: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3708.
• Historical Note: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 40:1930 (October 2014).

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. VIII, § 305 Licensing and Administrative Fees

A. Licensing Fees

Licensing and Administrative Fees

Application for Licensed Behavior Analyst

$400

Application for State Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst

$250

Registration for Line Technicians

$ 50

Temporary Licensure

$125

Annual Renewal - Behavior Analyst 2022 Only

$300

Annual Renewal – Behavior Analyst

$200

Annual Renewal—Assistant Behavior Analyst 2022 Only

$187.50

Annual Renewal - Assistant Behavior Analyst

$125

Annual Renewal - Line Technicians

$ 50

Jurisprudence Examination

$ 75

Criminal Background Check

$ 50

B. Administrative Fees

Administrative Fees

Late fees

$50

Duplicate copy of license

$15

Official Name Change on License

$25

License Verification

$15

Insufficient Check Fee

$15

Copies of documents

$2/page

History

• Authority Note: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3714.
• Historical Note: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 40:1930 (October 2014), amended by the Department of Health, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 48:2950 (December 2022).

Chapter 4 License, Certification and Registration Renewal Process

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. VIII, § 401 Renewal Process

A. A licensed behavior analyst shall renew their current license every year by July 1st, beginning in 2024. The renewal period shall open in May and will close June 30th annually. The licensed behavior analyst must submit the required renewal forms, renewal fee and proof of fulfillment of all continuing education requirements, as approved by the board. Renewals for 2022 only shall be due by December 31, 2022 and the renewal fee shall be $300 to cover one and a half years, specifically January 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. Thereafter, renewal fees shall be $200 annually and cover one year, specifically July 1 through June 30.

B. A state certified assistant behavior analyst shall renew their current license every year by July 1, beginning in 2024. The renewal period shall open in May and will close June 30 annually. The state certified assistant behavior analyst must submit the required renewal forms, renewal fee and proof of fulfillment of all continuing education requirements, as approved by the board. Renewals for 2022 only shall be due by December 31, 2022 and the renewal fee shall be $187.50 to cover one and a half years, specifically January 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. Thereafter, renewal fees shall be $125 annually and cover one year, specifically July 1 through June 30.

C. A licensed behavior analyst shall renew the registration of all registered line technicians under their supervision every year by July 1st beginning in 2024. The renewal period shall open in May and close June 30 annually. The licensed behavior analyst in conjunction with the registered line technicians must complete the proper renewal forms accompanied with the renewal fee as determined by the Board. Renewals for 2022 only shall be due by December 31, 2022 and the renewal fee shall be $50 to cover one and a half years, specifically January 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. Thereafter, renewal fees shall be $50 annually and cover one year, specifically July 1st through June 30.

D. A license, certificate or registration renewal will be valid for one year beginning July 1 through June 30 for each renewal period, with the exception of the year specifically noted above.

History

• Authority Note: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3709.
• Historical Note: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 40:1932 (October 2014), amended by the Department of Health, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 48:2950 (December 2022).

Subchapter B Supervision Requirements for Registered Line Technicians (RLT)

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. VIII, § 402 Noncompliance⎯Renewal Process

A. Noncompliance shall include, in part, incomplete forms, unsigned forms, failure to file all of the required renewal forms by June 30, failure to postmark the renewal package by June 30 and failure to report a sufficient number of acceptable continuing education credits as determined by the board. Noncompliance in the year 2022 only will have a deadline of December 31, thereafter deadline will be June 30.

B. If a license, certificate or registration is not renewed by June 30, due notice having been given, the license, certificate, or registration shall be regarded as lapsed effective July 1, with the exception of the renewal year 2022 as outlined above. An individual shall not practice or provide with supervision applied behavior analysis in Louisiana while the license, certificate, or registration is lapsed.

C. A lapsed license, certificate, or registration may be reinstated, at the approval of the board, if all applicable requirements have been met, along with payment of the renewal fee and a late filing fee.

History

• Authority Note: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3709.
• Historical Note: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 40:1932 (October 2014), amended by the Department of Health, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 48:2951 (December 2022).

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. VIII, § 403 Extensions/Exemptions⎯Renewal Process

A. The board may grant requests for renewal extensions or exemptions on a case-by-case basis. All requests must be made in writing, submitted via U.S. mail, to the board office and shall be reviewed at the next regularly scheduled board meeting.

History

• Authority Note: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3709.
• Historical Note: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 40:1933 (October 2014).

Chapter 5 Supervision Requirements

Subchapter A Supervision Requirements for State Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (SCABA)

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. VIII, § 501 Supervision⎯General

A. A state certified assistant behavior analyst (hereinafter referred to as SCABA) shall assist a licensed behavior analyst (hereinafter referred to as LBA) in the delivery of applied behavior analysis in compliance with all state and federal statutes, regulations, and rules.

B. The SCABA may only perform services under the direct supervision of a LBA as set forth in this Rule.

C. Supervision shall be an interactive process between the LBA and SCABA. It shall be more than peer review or co-signature.

D. There shall be a written supervisory agreement between the LBA and the SCABA that shall address:

1. the domains of competency within which services may be provided by the SCABA; and

2. the nature and frequency of the supervision of the practice of the SCABA by the LBA.

E. A copy of the written supervisory agreement must be maintained by the LBA and the SCABA and made available to the board upon request.

History

• Authority Note: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3706-R.S. 37:3708.
• Historical Note: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Behavior Analysts Board, LR 40:1933 (October 2014), amended by the Department of Health, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 42:1516 (September 2016).

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. VIII, § 503 Supervision Requirements[Formerly §502]

A. The manner of supervision shall depend on the treatment setting, patient/client caseload, and the competency of the SCABA. At a minimum, for full-time SCABAS, working at least 30 hours per week, a face-to-face supervisory meeting shall occur not less than once every four weeks, with each supervisory session lasting no less than one hour for full-time SCABAS. In-person, on-site observation is preferred. However, this face-to-face supervision may be conducted via web cameras, videoconferencing, or similar means (telehealth) in lieu of the supervisor being physically present in the same geographic space as the technician, provided the remote methods comply with all relevant privacy protection laws and regulations. Face-to-face supervision conducted remotely requires two-way video and audio capability, real-time 1:1 contact must occur while the client’s session is occurring; and on-site requires the SCABA to be on-site with the client. The qualifying supervision activities may include:

1. direct, real-time observation of the SCABA implementing behavior analytic assessment and intervention procedures with clients in natural environments and/or training others to implement them, with feedback from the supervising LBA; and

2. one-to-one real-time interactions between the supervising LBA and the SCABA to review and discuss assessment procedures, assessment outcomes, possible intervention procedures and materials, data collection procedures, intervention outcome data, modifications of intervention procedures, published research, ethical and professional standards and guidelines, professional development needs and opportunities, and relevant laws, regulations, and policies.

B. More frequent supervisory activities may be necessary as determined by the LBA or SCABA dependent on the level of expertise displayed by the SCABA, the practice setting, and/or the complexity of the patient/client caseload. Supervision should occur in a schedule and mode consistent with evidence-based practice and sufficient to ensure competence in the delivery of each client’s current treatment program. The qualifying supervision may include, but are not limited to:

1. real-time interactions between a supervising LBA and a group of SCABAs to review and discuss assessment and treatment plans and procedures, client assessment and progress data and reports, published research, ethical and professional standards and guidelines, professional development needs and opportunities, and relevant laws, regulations, and policies; and

2. Camera surveillance of sessions in which a supervisor only views the sessions remotely and communication occurs via text-messages, electronic mail, or other written or typed communication is allowed as additional supervision, but is a non-qualifying supervision activity.

C. Supervision requirements for part-time practice, less than 30 hours per week, may be modified at the discretion of the board upon approval of the submitted plan. Additional modifications of the format, frequency, or duration of supervision may be submitted for approval by the board.

History

• Authority Note: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3706-R.S. 37:3708.
• Historical Note: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 40:1933 (October 2014), amended by the Department of Health, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 42:1516 (September 2016), amended by the Department of Health, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 46:567 (April 2020).

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. VIII, § 505 Supervisor Responsibilities [Formerly §503]

A. Qualifying supervision shall ensure that the quality of the services provided by the SCABA to his employer and to consumers is in accordance with accepted standards, including the guidelines for responsible conduct for behavior analysts and professional disciplinary and ethical standards for the Behavior Analyst Certification Board or other nation credentialing bodies as approved by the board.

B. Qualifying supervision shall guide the professional development of the SCABA in ways that improve the practitioner's knowledge and skills.

C. The LBA or the supervisor's alternate LBA designee must be available for immediate consultation with the assistant behavior analyst. The supervisor need not be physically present or on the premises at all times.

D. The LBA is ultimately responsible and accountable for client care and outcomes under his clinical supervision. The supervising LBA shall:

1. be licensed by the board as a LBA;

2. not be under restriction or discipline from any licensing board or jurisdiction;

3. not have more than 10 full-time-equivalent SCABAs under his/her supervision at one time without prior approval by the board;

4. provide at least one hour of face-to-face, direct supervision per month per each SCABA.

5. be responsible for all referrals of the patient/client;

6. be responsible for completing the patient’s evaluation/assessment. The SCABA may contribute to the screening and/or evaluation process by gathering data, administering standardized tests, and reporting observations. The SCABA may not evaluate independently or initiate treatment before the supervising LBA’s evaluation/assessment; and

7. be responsible for developing and modifying the patient’s treatment plan. The treatment plan must include goals, interventions, frequency, and duration of treatment. The SCABA may contribute to the preparation, implementation, and documentation of the treatment plan. The supervising behavior analyst shall be responsible for the outcome of the treatment plan and assigning of appropriate intervention plans to the SCABA within the competency level of the SCABA.

E. Be responsible for developing the patient’s discharge plan. The SCABA may contribute to the preparation, implementation, and documentation of the discharge plan. The supervising LBA shall be responsible for the outcome of the discharge plan and assigning of appropriate tasks to the SCABA within the competency level of the SCABA.

F. Ensure that all patient/client documentation becomes a part of the permanent record.

G. Conduct at least one on-site observation per client per month.

H. The supervisor shall ensure that the SCABA provides applied behavior analysis as defined in R.S. 37:3702 appropriate to and consistent with his/her education, training, and experience.

I. Inform the board of the termination in a supervisory relationship within 10 calendar days.

History

• Authority Note: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3706-R.S. 37:3708.
• Historical Note: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 40:1934 (October 2014), amended by the Department of Health, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 42:1516 (September 2016).

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. VIII, § 507 SCABA Responsibilities[Formerly §504]

A. The supervising LBA has the overall responsibility for providing the necessary supervision to protect the health and welfare of the patient/client receiving treatment from an SCABA. However, this does not absolve the SCABA from his/her professional responsibilities. The SCABA shall exercise sound judgment and provide adequate care in the performance of duties. The SCABA shall:

1. not initiate any patient/client treatment program or modification of said program until the behavior analyst has evaluated, established a treatment plan, and consulted with the LBA;

2. not perform an evaluation/assessment, but may assist in the data gathering process and administer specific assessments where clinical competency has been demonstrated, under the direction of the LBA;

3. not analyze or interpret evaluation data;

4. monitor the need for reassessment and report changes in status that might warrant reassessment or referral;

5. immediately suspend any treatment intervention that appears harmful to the patient/client and immediately notify the supervising LBA; and

6. ensure that all patient/client documentation prepared by the SCABA becomes a part of the permanent record;

7. meet these supervision requirements, even if they are not currently providing behavior analysis services. If not currently providing behavior analysis services, supervision from the supervising LBA may focus on guiding the development and maintenance of the SCABA’s professional knowledge and skills and remaining current with the professional literature in the field; and

8. inform the board of the termination in a supervisory relationship within 10 calendar days.

History

• Authority Note: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3706-R.S. 37:3708.
• Historical Note: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 40:1934 (October 2014), amended by the Department of Health, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 42:1517 (September 2016).

Subchapter B Supervision Requirements for Registered Line Technicians (RLT)

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. VIII, § 509 Supervision—General

A. A registered line technician (hereinafter referred to as RLT) shall be responsible for implementing, not designing, the behavior plans designed by their supervising licensed behavior analyst.

B. The RLT may only perform behavior analytic services under the direct supervision of a LBA as set forth in this rule.

C. Supervision can be conducted by either the LBA or SCABA.

D. Supervision shall be an interactive process between the LBA or SCABA and RLT. It shall be more than peer review or co-signature. The supervisor and supervisee should maintain appropriate documentation on all supervision activities.

History

• Authority Note: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3706-R.S. 37:3708.
• Historical Note: Promulgated by the Department of Health, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 42:1517 (September 2016).

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. VIII, § 511 Supervision Requirements

A. The manner of supervision shall depend on the treatment setting, client caseload, and the competency of the RLT. It must be noted these are the minimum requirements and every LBA is still responsible for assuring supervision is provided at a frequency and mode that sufficiently addresses the needs of each individual client. The qualifying supervision must include the following criteria:

1. Each RLT must be supervised for a minimum of 5 percent of the hours spent providing applied behavior-analytical services per month.

2. Supervision must include at least two face-to-face contacts per month. At least one of the face-to-face contacts requires the supervisor observe the RLT providing services. In-person, on-site observation is preferred; however, via web cameras, videoconferencing, or similar means in lieu of the supervisor being physically present in the same geographic space as the technician, provided the remote methods comply with all relevant privacy protection laws and regulations is allowed. Face-to-face supervision conducted remotely requires two-way video and audio capability.

3. It must be noted these are minimum requirements and all licensed behavior analysts are still responsible for assuring supervision is provided at a frequency and mode to sufficiently address the needs of each individual client.

4. The LBA may delegate supervisory responsibilities to a SCABA under their direct supervision or another LBA. The LBA of record is ultimately responsible for all supervision requirements.

5. Other supervisory activities may include real-time interactions between a supervising LBA or SCABA and a group of RLTs to review and discuss assessment and treatment plans and procedures, client assessment and progress data and reports, published research, ethical and professional standards and guidelines, professional development needs and opportunities, and relevant laws, regulations and policies.

B. More frequent supervisory activities may be necessary as determined by the LBA, SCABA, or RLT, dependent on the level of expertise displayed by the RLT, the practice setting, and/or the complexity of the client caseload. Supervision should occur at a schedule consistent with evidence-based practice and sufficient to ensure competency in the delivery of each of the client’s current treatment programs. These additional supervisory activities; however, do not qualify towards minimum supervision requirements. Examples of additional non-qualifying supervision includes camera surveillance of sessions in which a supervisor only views the sessions remotely and communication occurs via text-messages, electronic mail, or other written or typed communication.

History

• Authority Note: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3706-R.S. 37:3708.
• Historical Note: Promulgated by the Department of Health, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 42:1517 (September 2016), amended by the Department of Health, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 46:568 (April 2020).

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. VIII, § 513 Supervision Documentation

A. All supervision should be documented and must contain a minimum of the client’s identifier, RLT’s name, date, time, brief description of supervision activities, and initials of both RLT and LBA.

B. All supervision documentation should be kept a minimum of six years.

C. Random audits will be conducted.

History

• Authority Note: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3706-R.S. 37:3708.
• Historical Note: Promulgated by the Department of Health, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 42:1518 (September 2016).

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. VIII, § 515 Supervisor Responsibilities

A. Supervision shall ensure that the quality of the services provided by the RLT to his employer and to consumers is in accordance with accepted standards, including the Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts, adopted by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) board of directors on 08/07/14 and effective as of 01/01/16.

B. Supervision shall guide continuing professional development of the RLT in ways that improve the practitioner’s knowledge and skills.

C. It is the responsibility of the designated supervisor to determine which tasks an RLT may perform as a function of his or her training, experience, and competence.

D. The LBA, SCABA, or the supervisor’s alternate LBA or SCABA designee must be available for immediate consultation with the RLT. The supervisor need not be physically present or on the premises at all times.

E. The LBA is ultimately responsible and accountable for client care and outcomes under his clinical supervision. The supervising LBA shall:

1. be licensed by the board as a LBA;

2. not be under restriction or discipline from any licensing board or jurisdiction;

3. provide the minimum qualifying supervision requirements as stated in section, however more supervision may be necessary and should be conducted on a schedule consistent with evidence-based practice and sufficient to ensure competence in the delivery of each of the client’s current treatment programs;

4. be responsible for all referrals of the client;

5. be responsible for completing the client’s evaluation/assessment. The RLT may contribute to the screening and/or evaluation process by gathering data and reporting observations. The RLT may not evaluate independently or initiate treatment before the supervising LBA’s evaluation/assessment;

6. be responsible for developing and modifying the client’s treatment plan. The treatment plan must include goals, interventions, frequency, and duration of treatment. The RLT may contribute to the preparation, implementation, and documentation of the treatment plan. The supervising behavior analyst shall actively review all aspects of the RLTs contributions and be responsible for the outcome of the treatment plan and assigning of appropriate intervention plans to the RLT within the competency level of the RLT;

7. be responsible for developing the client’s discharge plan. The RLT may contribute to the preparation, implementation, and documentation of the discharge plan. The supervising LBA shall be responsible for the outcome of the discharge plan and assigning of appropriate tasks to the RLT within the competency level of the RLT;

8. inform the board of the termination in a supervisory relationship within 10 calendar days;

9. ensure that all client documentation becomes a part of the permanent record; and

10. if a RLT is not currently providing behavior analysis services, proper documentation must be maintained on reasons for not meeting qualifying supervision requirements.

F. The LBA is ultimately responsible and accountable for client care and outcomes under his clinical supervision. The supervising LBA shall:

1. be licensed by the board as a LBA;

2. not be under restriction or discipline from any licensing board or jurisdiction;

3. provide the minimum qualifying supervision requirements as stated in section, however more supervision may be necessary and should be conducted on a schedule consistent with evidence-based practice and sufficient to ensure competence in the delivery of each of the client’s current treatment programs;

4. ensure that all client documentation becomes a part of the permanent record; and

5. if a RLT is not currently providing behavior analysis services, proper documentation must be maintained on the reasoning for not meeting qualifying supervision requirements.

History

• Authority Note: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3706-R.S. 37:3708.
• Historical Note: Promulgated by the Department of Health, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 42:1518 (September 2016).

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. VIII, § 517 RLT Responsibilities

A. The supervising LBA has the overall responsibility for providing the necessary supervision to protect the health and welfare of the client receiving treatment from an RLT. However, this does not absolve the RLT from his/her professional responsibilities. The RLT shall exercise sound judgment and provide adequate care in the performance of duties. The RLT shall:

1. be primarily responsible for the direct implementation of skill acquisition and behavior-reduction plans developed by the supervisor;

2. not initiate any client treatment program or modification of said program until the behavior analyst has evaluated, established a treatment plan, and consulted with the LBA;

3. not perform an evaluation/assessment, but may assist in the data gathering process and administer specific assessments where clinical competency has been demonstrated, under the direction of the LBA;

4. not analyze or interpret evaluation data;

5. immediately contact the supervising LBA or SCABA if any treatment intervention that appears harmful to the client;

6. ensure that all client documentation completed by the RLT becomes a part of the permanent record;

7. if they are not currently providing behavior analysis services, proper documentation must be maintained; and

8. inform the board of the termination in a supervisory relationship within 10 calendar days.

History

• Authority Note: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3706-R.S. 37:3708.
• Historical Note: Promulgated by the Department of Health, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 42:1518 (September 2016).

Chapter 6 Rules for Disciplinary Action

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. VIII, § 601 Applicability; Confidentiality

A. These rules shall be applicable to any action of the Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board to withhold, deny, revoke or suspend any behavior analysts license on any of the grounds set forth in R.S. 37:3704 or under any other applicable law, regulation or rule, when such action arises from a complaint as defined in this Section.

B. Unless otherwise provided by law, the board may delegate its authority and responsibility under these rules to a committee of one or more board members, to a hearing officer, or to other persons.

C. A complaint remains confidential and may only be released to the public if the licensee is found guilty of a violation of a provision of the agreement or subsequent violation of the Act.

History

• Authority Note: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3704.
• Historical Note: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 40:1931 (October 2014).

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. VIII, § 602 Complaints

A. A complaint is defined as the receipt of any information by the board indicating that there may be grounds for disciplinary action against a behavior analyst, or any other individual working under a behavior analyst’s legal functioning authority, under the provisions of 37:3712, or other applicable law, regulation or rule.

B. Upon receipt of a complaint, the board may initiate and take such action, as it deems appropriate.

C. Complaints may be initiated by any person or by the board on its own initiative.

D. Upon receipt of complaints from other persons, the board will make available the required investigation form(s) to said person(s). Ordinarily, the board will not take additional action until the form is satisfactorily completed.

1. Except under unusual circumstances, the board will take no action on anonymous complaints.

2. If the information furnished in the request for investigation form is not sufficient, the board may request additional information before further considering the complaint.

E. The investigation form(s) shall be addressed confidential to the complaints committee of the board and sent to the board office.

F. All complaints received shall be assigned a sequentially ordered complaint number, which shall be utilized in all official references.

G. The board’s complaints coordinator shall determine whether the complaint warrants further investigation.

History

• Authority Note: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3704 and R.S. 37:3712.
• Historical Note: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 40:1931 (October 2014).

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. VIII, § 603 Investigation

A. If the complaint’s coordinator determines that a complaint warrants further investigation, the board’s complaint’s coordinator shall notify the licensee or applicant against whom the complaint has been made (hereinafter referred to as “respondent”) by certified mail. The notice to the respondent shall include the following:

1. notice that a complaint has been filed;

2. a statement of the nature of the complaint;

3. a reference to the particular sections of the statutes, rules or ethical standards that may be involved;

4. copies of the applicable laws, rules and regulations of the board; and

5. a request for cooperation in obtaining a full understanding of the circumstances.

B. The respondent shall provide the board, within 30 days, a written statement giving the respondent’s view of the circumstances, which are the subject of the complaint. If the respondent refuses to reply to the board’s inquiry or cooperate with the board, the board shall continue its investigation.

C. The board may conduct such other investigation, as it deems appropriate.

D. During the investigation phase, the board may communicate with the complainant and with the respondent in an effort to seek a resolution of the complaint satisfactory to the board without the necessity of a formal hearing.

History

• Authority Note: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3704 and R.S. 37:3712.
• Historical Note: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 40:1931 (October 2014).

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. VIII, § 604 Formal Hearing

A. The purpose of a formal hearing is to determine contested issues of law and fact; whether the person did certain acts or omissions and, if he/she did, whether those acts or omissions violated the Louisiana Behavior Analyst Licensing Act, the rules and regulations of the board, the code of ethics of the behavior analysts, or prior final decisions and/or consent orders involving the licensed behavior analyst or applicant for licensure and to determine the appropriate disciplinary action.

B. If, after completion of its investigation, the board determines that the circumstances may warrant the withholding, denial, revocation or suspension of a behavior analyst’s license or assistant’s certificate, the board shall initiate a formal hearing.

C. The formal hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the adjudication procedures set forth in the Louisiana Administrative Procedure Act.

D. Upon completion of the adjudication hearing procedures set forth in the Louisiana Administrative Procedure Act, the board shall take such action, as it deems appropriate on the record of the proceeding. Disciplinary action under R.S. 37:3712 requires the affirmative vote of at least four of the members of the board.

E. The form of the decision and order, application for rehearing and judicial review shall be governed by the provisions of the Louisiana Administrative Procedure Act.

F. The board shall have the authority at anytime to determine that a formal hearing should be initiated immediately on any complaint. The complaint and investigation procedures set forth above shall not create any due process rights for a respondent who shall be entitled only to the due process provided under the Louisiana Administrative Procedure Act.

History

• Authority Note: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3704 and R.S.37:3712.
• Historical Note: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 40:1932 (October 2014).

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. VIII, § 605 Withdrawal of a Complaint

A. If the complainant wishes to withdraw the complaint, the inquiry is terminated, except in cases where the board’s complaints coordinator judges the issues to be of such importance as to warrant completing the investigation in its own right and in the interest of public safety and welfare.

History

• Authority Note: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3704 and R.S. 37:3712.
• Historical Note: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 40:1932 (October 2014).

Chapter 8 Continuing Education Requirements for Licensed Behavior Analysts and State-Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. VIII, § 801 Preface

A. Pursuant to R.S. 37:3713, each licensed behavior analyst and state certified assistant behavior analyst is required to complete continuing education hours within biennial reporting periods. Continuing education is an ongoing process consisting of learning activities that increase professional development. Continuing professional development activities:

1. are relevant to the practice of behavior analysis, education and science;

2. enable behavior analysts to keep pace with emerging issues and technologies; and

3. allow behavior analysts to maintain, develop, and increase competencies in order to improve services to the public and enhance contributions to the profession.

History

• Authority Note: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3713.
• Historical Note: Promulgated by the Department of Health, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 42:1514 (September 2016).

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. VIII, § 803 Requirements

A. For the reporting period that begins July 2026 and henceforth, licensed behavior analysts will be required to report 32 total credits of continuing professional development, 4 of which must be in Ethics. State certified assistant behavior analysts will be required to report 20 total credits of continuing professional development, four of which must be in ethics. Certificants/licensees should not repeat a continuing education event in order to obtain additional continuing credits. The hours must conform to the distribution listed below.

1. Only for the reporting period of July 2024, credits of continuing professional development will be required in the following amounts and must conform to the distribution listed below.

a. Licensed behavior analyst must report 24 total credits of continuing professional development, three of which must be in ethics.

b. State certified assistant behavior analyst must report 15 total credits of continued professional development, three of which must be in Ethics.

B. Within each reporting period, four of the required hours or credits of continuing professional development must be within the area of ethics.

C. Certificants/licensees can accumulate continuing professional development credits in seven categories.

1. academic:

a. completion of graduate-level college or university courses. Course content must be entirely behavior analytic. Courses must be from a United States or Canadian institution of higher education fully or provisionally accredited by a regional, state, provincial or national accrediting body, or approved by the board;

b. one academic semester credit is equivalent to 15 hours of continuing education and one academic quarter credit is equivalent to 10 hours of continuing education. Any portion or all of the required number of hours of continuing education may be applied from this category during any two-year certification/licensure period;

c. required documentation is a course syllabus and official transcript;

2. traditional approved events:

a. completion of events sponsored by providers approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). Any portion or all of the total required number of hours of continuing education may be applied from this category during any two-year certification/licensure period;

b. required documentation is a certificate or letter from the approved continuing education (ACE) provider;

3. instruction of continuing education events:

a. instruction by the certificant/licensee of category 1 or 2 continuing education events, on a one-time basis for each event, provided that the certificant/licensee was present for the complete event. A maximum of 50 percent of the total required number of hours of continuing education may come from this category during any two-year certification/licensure period;

b. required documentation is a letter from the department chair on letterhead from the university at which a course was taught or a letter from the approved continuing education (ACE) provider's coordinator;

4. BACB events:

a. credentialing events or activities initiated and pre-approved for CEU by the BACB;

b. a maximum of 25 percent of the total required number of hours of continuing education may come from this category during any two-year certification/licensure reporting period;

c. required documentation is a copy of the email sent from the BACB to the certificant/licensee which states participant has completed the BACB event/activity as well as shows the number of CEUs earned for completion. It is important that the date in which the email was received is displayed, as the CEUs are only valid towards the reporting period in which they were received;

5. scholarly activities:

a. publication of an ABA article in a peer-reviewed journal or service as reviewer or action editor of an ABA article for a peer reviewed journal. A maximum of 25 percent of the total required number of hours of continuing education may come from this category during any two-year certification/licensure period. The credit will only be applied to the reporting period when the article was published or reviewed:

i. one publication = 8 hr.;

ii. one review = 1 hr.;

b. required documentation is a final publication listing certificant/licensee as author, editorial decision letter (for action editor activity), or letter of attestation from action editor (for reviewer activity).

History

• Authority Note: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3713.
• Historical Note: Promulgated by the Department of Health, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 42:1514 (September 2016), amended LR 43:1961 (October 2017), LR 48:2949 (December 2022).

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. VIII, § 805 Extensions/Exemptions

A. Certificants/licensees on extended active military service outside the state of Louisiana during the applicable reporting period and who do not engage in delivering behavior analysis services within the state of Louisiana may be granted an extension or an exemption if the board receives a timely confirmation of such status.

B. Certificants/licensees who are unable to fulfill the requirement because of illness or other personal hardship may be granted an extension or an exemption if timely confirmation of such status is received by the board.

C. Behavior analysts or state-certified assistant behavior analysts are exempt from continuing professional development requirements for the remainder of the year for which their license or certification is initially granted.

History

• Authority Note: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3713.
• Historical Note: Promulgated by the Department of Health, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 42:1514 (September 2016), amended LR 43:1962 (October 2017).

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. VIII, § 807 Noncompliance

A. Noncompliance shall include, in part, incomplete reports, unsigned reports, failure to file a report, and failure to report a sufficient number of acceptable continuing professional development credits.

B. Failure to fulfill the requirements of the continuing professional development rule shall cause the certificate/license to lapse pursuant to §401 of this Part.

C. If the certificant/licensee fails to meet continuing professional development requirements by the appropriate date, the certificate/license shall be regarded as lapsed at the close of business June 30 of the year for which the certificant/licensee is seeking renewal.

D. The Behavior Analyst Board shall serve written notice of noncompliance on a certificant/licensee determined to be in noncompliance. The notice will invite the certificant/licensee to request a hearing with the board or its representative to claim an exemption or to show compliance. All hearings shall be requested by the certificant/licensee and scheduled by the board in compliance with any time limitations of the Administrative Procedure Act.

History

• Authority Note: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3713.
• Historical Note: Promulgated by the Department of Health, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 42:1515 (September 2016), amended LR 43:1962 (October 2017), LR 48:2949 (December 2022).

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. VIII, § 809 Reinstatement

A. For a period of two years from the date of lapse of the certificate/license, the certificate/license may be renewed, at the approval of the board, upon proof of fulfilling all continuing professional development requirements applicable through the date of reinstatement and upon payment of all fees due under R.S. 37:3714.

B. After a period of two years from the date of lapse of the certificate/license, the certificant/license may be renewed, at the approval of the board, if all applicable requirements have been met, along with payment of a fee equivalent to the application fee and renewal fee.

History

• Authority Note: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3713-3714.
• Historical Note: Promulgated by the Department of Health, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 42:1515 (September 2016), amended LR 43:1962 (October 2017).

Chapter 10 Ethical Standards

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. VIII, § 1001 Professional and Ethical Compliance Code

A. The Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board incorporates by reference and maintains that Licensed Behavior Analysts, State Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts and Registered Line Technicians shall follow the Behavior Analyst Certification Board’s (hereinafter referred to as BACB’s) Professional and Ethical Compliance Code, approved by the BACB’s Board of Directors on August 7, 2014, effective January 1, 2016 and updated January 1, 2022. This updated code replaces the Professional and Ethical Compliance Code (2014) and now serves as the BACB’s guide on ethical matters and as the basis for disciplinary complaints and will also be the Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board’s (hereinafter referred to as LBAB) guide on ethical matters and as such enforceable by the LBAB. The information regarding the code can be found on the BACB’s official web site, bacb.com, under the ethics section.

History

• Authority Note: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3704.
• Historical Note: Promulgated by the Department of Health, Behavior Analyst Board, LR 42:1515 (September 2016), amended LR 48:2949 (December 2022).