Rules Chapter 3
Chapter 3. Application Procedures and Board Fees
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. 37:3706-37:3708.
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.
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).
302. Licensure of Behavior Analysts
A. The applicant for licensure as a behavior analyst shall:
- submit notarized application along with appropriate fee pursuant to Section 305;
- provide proof of a masters degree by requesting official transcripts from accredited university;
- 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;
- take and successfully pass the Louisiana jurisprudence exam issued by the board;
- complete a criminal background check as approved by the board; and
- provide proof of good moral character as approved by the board.
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).
303. Certification of State Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts
A. The applicant for certification as a state certified assistant behavior analyst should:
- submit notarized application along with appropriate fee pursuant to Section 305;
- provide proof of a bachelors degree by requesting official transcripts from accredited university;
- 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;
- take and successfully pass the Louisiana jurisprudence exam issued by the board;
- complete a criminal background check approved by the board;
- provide proof of good moral character as approved by the board; and
- 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.
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).
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.
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).
305. Licensing and Administrative Fees
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 |
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 |
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).