§3707. Qualifications of applicants of a state-certified assistant behavior analyst

            A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter or other law to the contrary, an applicant for state certification as a state-certified assistant behavior analyst shall be issued an assistant behavior analyst state certificate 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 certification 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 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 professional organizations as approved by the board.

            (8) Proof that the applicant holds a bachelor'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 practicing individuals under this Chapter to be supervised by members of other professions.

            D. An assistant behavior analyst applicant who has a suspended certificate may reapply for certification after three years from the date of suspension.

            Acts 2013, No. 351, §2.

            NOTE: See R.S. 37:3718 regarding termination date of Chapter on July 1, 2028.