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Licensure Updates

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NCABA Licensure Bill FAQ

Q: When will the NC Behavior Analyst Licensure Board be formed?  

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A: Governor, Senate, and House licensure board appointees were made in August/September 2021. 

Q: Who is on the NC Behavior Analyst Licensure Board?

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A:  The following individuals have been appointed to the NC Behavior Analyst Licensure Board:

Yashira Cangas, Secretary, Public Member

Kendra Smith, BCaBA/BCBA

Audrey Shen, BCBA

Spencer Ramsey, BCBA

Selene Johnson, Chair, BCBA

Q: When will I be able to apply for my license?

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A: The NC Behavior Analyst Licensure Board is currently working on developing the rules, regulations, and processes for licensure. We will update you as soon as we have more information.

Q: Now that the licensure law has passed, can BCBAs practice independently?

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A:  The NC Psychology Board states that “Behavior analysis is included in the definition of the practice of psychology, pursuant to NC Gen. Stat. Sec. 90-270.2(8).  In order to practice psychology in North Carolina, including behavior analysis, one must be licensed by the NC Psychology Board, unless one is exempt from licensure pursuant to NC Gen. Stat. Sec. 90-270.4.”

Thus, until/unless individuals have a NC license to practice behavior analysis, they may be subject to investigation by the NC Psychology Board.

Q: Where can I learn more about the NC behavior analyst licensure law?

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A: Full text of the licensure law can be found here: https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2021/Bills/Senate/PDF/S103v6.pdf

Q: Whom should I contact if I have additional questions?

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A: You may contact info@ncbehavioranalystboard.org

The North Carolina Association for Behavior Analysis (NCABA) is a non-profit state organization for persons who are interested in the study and practice of behavior analysis.

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