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Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board

Act 351 of the 2013 Legislative Session created the Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board and the Behavior Analyst Practice Act. Act 351 provides for the licensure, certification and registration of individuals practicing ABA in the state of Louisiana.

The mission of the Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board is to protect the public from unauthorized, unqualified, and improper or unethical services by ensuring applied behavior analysis services received by the citizens of Louisiana meet or exceed the established published standards.

Applications & Forms

The Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board offers assistance to Behavior Analysts in obtaining licensure. Below are downloadable versions of necessary forms and applications.

PLEASE NOTE: In order to apply for licensure in Louisiana, you must first be certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. Please visit bacb.com for more information on national certification.

HELPFUL NOTE: In some cases a form in PDF is not fillable online. Click print, then preview in PDF and a copy will be created to your computer which is fillable in some instances.

If you require accommodations for the application process, please contact our office at 225-295-8413 for assistance.

PLEASE READ ALL APPLICATIONS CAREFULLY - LBAB DOES NOT ACCEPT PERSONAL CHECKS, BUSINESS CHECKS, OR CASH

LICENSED BEHAVIOR ANALYST (LBA)

Application

License Verification Form

Licensure Frequently Asked Questions

The Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board may use the criminal
convictions of applicants as a basis for denial of an application
for licensure. The Board is required to consider the following
factors in deciding whether to grant a license to an applicant
with one or more criminal convictions:
(1) the nature and seriousness of the offense(s);
(2) the nature of the specific duties and responsibilities for which the license is required;
(3) the amount of time that has passed since the conviction(s);
(4) facts relevant to the circumstances of the offense(s), including any
aggravating or mitigating circumstances or social conditions
surrounding the commission of the offense(s); and
(5) evidence of rehabilitation or treatment undertaken by the person since the conviction(s).

NOTE: See website home page to view Act 590 report for year end licensing report. Average timeline from receipt of completed application to issuance of license averages 3 – 5 weeks.

Contact Person: Krysta Babin/Executive Administrator 225-295-8413.