§ 37:3706 — Qualifications of applicants of a licensed behavior analyst

Louisiana § 37:3706

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 37: Professions and Occupations

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§3706. Qualifications of applicants of a licensed behavior analyst
A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter or other law to the contrary,
an applicant for licensure as a licensed behavior analyst shall be issued a behavior analyst
license by the board upon satisfaction of all the following criteria:
(1) Submission to the board of a completed application form. The board shall
approve the form.
(2) Payment of all mandatory licensure fees.
(3) Proof of good moral character.
(4) Satisfactory completion of the criminal background check in accordance with the
authority granted to the board.
(5) Proof that the applicant passed a nationally recognized examination administered
by a nonprofit organization accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies,
the American National Standards Institute, or a substantial equivalent 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.
(6) Proof that the applicant passed the jurisprudence examination covering the laws
and rules governing the practice of behavior analysis in Louisiana that is approved by the
board.
(7) Proof that the applicant conducts his professional activities in accordance with
accepted standards, including the Guidelines for Responsible Conduct for Behavior Analysts
and Professional Disciplinary and Ethical Standards of the Behavior Analyst Certification
Board or other national credentialing bodies as approved by the board.
(8) Proof that the applicant holds a master's degree from any accredited university
or other institution of higher learning.
B. The standards and requirements in this Chapter shall be separate and unique from
the standards and requirements for practicing psychology and pertain to the practice of
applied behavior analysis.
C. There shall be no requirement for individuals practicing under this Chapter to be
supervised by members of other professions.
D. A behavior analyst applicant who has a suspended license may reapply for
licensure after three years from the date of suspension.
NOTE: See R.S. 37:3718 regarding termination date of Chapter on July 1, 2028.

Legislative History

Acts 2013, No. 351, §2.