PURPOSE: This rule outlines the procedures to apply for licensure, provisional license, and temporary permits for behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts.

1. (1) Applications for licensure pursuant to section 337.315, RSMo, shall be submitted on the form which may be obtained by contacting the Behavior Analyst Advisory Board.

2. (2) Behavior Analyst License.

   1. (A) Applicants applying for licensure as a behavior analyst shall submit—

      1. 1. A completed application for licensure which is

typewritten or printed in black ink, signed, and notarized;

1. 2. The appropriate licensure fee pursuant to 20 CSR 2063-

1.015;

1. 3. One (1) recent photograph, pursuant to section 337.315.1,

RSMo, of the applicant’s head and shoulders (commonly known as passport style) that fairly depicts the applicant’s appearance;

1. 4. Proof of submission of fingerprints to the Missouri

State Highway Patrol’s approved vendor for both a Missouri State Highway Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint background check. Any fees due for fingerprint background checks shall be paid by the applicant;

1. 5. Proof of having passed an examination and been

certified as a board-certified behavior analyst from a certifying entity as defined pursuant to 20 CSR 2063-1.010;

1. 6. Proof of active status as a board-certified behavior

analyst; and

1. 7. Verification of licensure in any other state in which the

applicant holds a license as a behavior analyst. Verification of licensure must be received by the board directly from the issuing state agency.

1. (3) Assistant Behavior Analyst License.

   1. (A) Applicants applying for licensure as an assistant behavior analyst shall submit—

      1. 1. A completed application for licensure which is

typewritten or printed in black ink, signed, and notarized;

1. 2. The appropriate licensure fee pursuant to 20 CSR 2063-

1.015;

1. 3. One (1) recent photograph, pursuant to section 337.315.1,

RSMo, of the applicant’s head and shoulders (commonly known as passport style) that fairly depicts the applicant’s appearance;

1. 4. Proof of submission of fingerprints to the Missouri

State Highway Patrol’s approved vendor for both a Missouri State Highway Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint background check. Any fees due for fingerprint background checks shall be paid by the applicant;

1. 5. Proof of having passed an examination and been

certified as a board-certified assistant behavior analyst from a certifying entity as defined pursuant to 20 CSR 2063-1.010;

1. 6. Proof of active status as a board-certified assistant

behavior analyst;

1. 7. Verification of licensure in any other state in which

the applicant holds a license as an assistant behavior analyst. Verification of licensure must be received by the board directly from the issuing state agency; and

1. 8. Proof the applicant will be directly supervised by a

licensed behavior analyst on a form provided by the board.

1. (4) Temporary License.

   1. (A) Applicants who are licensed in another state requesting a temporary license shall—

      1. 1. Meet the respective requirements of section (2) or (3) of

this rule;

1. 2. Submit a copy of a valid license issued in another state;

and

1. 3. Have no disqualifying criminal history appear on the

Family Care Safety Registry.

1. (B) Temporary licenses shall expire upon issuance of a permanent license or denial of the application but no later than ninety (90) days from issuance of the temporary license.
2. (C) Holders of a temporary license requesting an extension shall submit a written request to the committee. As provided by section 337.315.4, RSMo, the temporary license may be extended one (1) time by the committee.

1. (5) Provisional License—Behavior Analyst and Assistant Behavior Analyst.

   1. (A) Applicants for provisional licensure shall submit—

      1. 1. A completed application for licensure which is

typewritten or printed in black ink, signed, and notarized;

1. 2. The appropriate licensure fee pursuant to 20 CSR 2063-

1.015;

1. 3. One (1) recent photograph, pursuant to section 337.315.1,

RSMo, of the applicant’s head and shoulders (commonly known as passport style) that fairly depicts the applicant’s appearance;

1. 4. Proof of submission of fingerprints to the Missouri State

Highway Patrol’s approved vendor for both a Missouri State Highway Patrol and FBI fingerprint background check. Any fees due for fingerprint background checks shall be paid by the applicant; and

1. 5. Proof the applicant will be directly supervised by a

licensed behavior analyst on a form provided by the board.

1. (6) The applicant shall be informed in writing of the decision regarding the application for licensure.
2. (7) The board or committee may delegate the preliminary review of license applications to the executive director.

AUTHORITY: sections 337.050 and 337.315, RSMo Supp. 2022.* Emergency rule filed Nov. 30, 2010, effective Dec. 10, 2010, expired June 7, 2011. Original rule filed Nov. 30, 2010, effective May 30, 2011. Amended: Filed May 22, 2013, effective Nov. 30, 2013. Amended: Filed Oct. 3, 2022, effective March 30, 2023. *Original authority: 337.050, RSMo 1977, amended 1981, 1989, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, and 337.315, RSMo 2010, amended 2012, 2018.