§ 1928. Behavior analysts--Definitions--Licensing
Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 59. Professions and Occupations
59 Okl.St.Ann. § 1928
§ 1928. Behavior analysts--Definitions--Licensing
A. As used in this act:1
1. a. “Applied behavior analysis” means the design, implementation, and evaluation of instructional and environmental modifications to produce socially significant improvements in human behavior through skill, acquisition, and the reduction of problematic behavior. An applied behavior analysis program shall:
B. Each person wishing to practice as a licensed behavior analyst or a certified assistant behavior analyst shall apply to the Developmental Disabilities Services Division of the Department of Human Services using a form and in a manner prescribed by the Division and shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the Division that such person:
4. Has not had a professional license or certification refused, revoked, suspended, or restricted and does not have a complaint, allegation, or investigation pending in any regulatory jurisdiction in the United States or in another country for reasons that relate to unprofessional conduct unless the Division finds, to its satisfaction, that the conduct has been corrected or that mitigating circumstances exist that prevent its resolution; and
C. A person holding a state license or state certification shall apply for renewal of the state license or state certification on or before April 30 of each odd-numbered year. The application shall be accompanied by a renewal fee to be set by the Division in accordance with paragraph 3 of subsection F of this section.
E. 1. No person shall claim the title of licensed behavior analyst or certified assistant behavior analyst unless that person meets the applicable requirements in this section. No person shall practice applied behavior analysis without obtaining a license or certification in accordance with this section. Supervisees may only provide applied behavior analysis under the supervision of a licensed behavior analyst. This section shall not restrict the practice of applied behavior analysis by human services professionals, provided such individuals are working within the scope of their professions and the practice of applied behavior analysis is commensurate with their level of training and experience.
G. 1. A person having a qualifying degree, as provided for in paragraph 5 of subsection B of this section, and participating in the applied behavior analysis treatment pilot project established in Section 3 of this act2 shall be exempt from the requirements of this section while such person is actively participating in the project.
Credits
Laws 2009, c. 127, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2009.
59 Okl. St. Ann. § 1928, OK ST T. 59 § 1928
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 257 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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