A bill under consideration in Indiana would require behavior analysts to be licensed. Currently, licensure or board certification is not required for Indiana behavior analysts or assistant behavior analysts, but many do voluntarily choose to obtain licensure through the national Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc. HB 1516 would establish the Behavior Analyst Board to adopt standards of practice and continuing education requirements. Licensure requirements would include national certification, a criminal background check, and no disciplinary actions by another state board for behavior analysts. Licensed assistant behavior analysts would require supervision by a licensed behavior analyst. The bill also includes a license reciprocity clause.
The bill also includes a section related to title protection and requirements for music therapists.
