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 pur-

suant 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 examina-

tion 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-cer-

tified 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 pur-

suant 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 examina-

tion 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-cer-

tified 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 histo-

ry 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) Temporary Courtesy License for Nonresident Military Spouses.

   1. (A) The board shall grant a temporary courtesy license to practice behavior analysis without examination to the “nonresident military spouse” as defined in section 324.008.1, RSMo, who provides the board office the following:

      1. 1. A completed application form;
      2. 2. A non-refundable application fee, as

established by the board pursuant to rule, made payable to the board; 20 CSR 2063-2

1. 3. Verification sent directly to the board

office from the state, district, or territory from where the applicant holds a current and active license verifying that the applicant holds a current and active license;

1. 4. Proof that the applicant has been

engaged in active practice in the state, district, or territory of the United States in which the applicant is currently licensed for at least two (2) years in the five (5) years immediately preceding this application;

1. 5. Verification sent directly to the board

office from each state, district, or territory of the United States in which the applicant has ever been licensed verifying that—

1. A. The applicant is, or was at the time

of licensure, in good standing;

1. B. The applicant has not committed

an act in any jurisdiction where the applicant has or had a license that would have constituted grounds for the refusal, suspension, or revocation of a license or certificate to practice at the time the act was committed; and

1. C. The applicant has not been disci-

plined by a licensing or credentialing entity in another jurisdiction and is not the subject of an unresolved complaint, review procedure, or disciplinary proceeding by a licensing or credentialing entity in another jurisdiction;

1. 6. If the board is unable to determine if

the licensing requirements of the state, district, or territory in which the applicant is currently licensed are equivalent to Missouri’s licensing requirements, the applicant shall submit documentation regarding the licensing requirements equivalency;

1. 7. Such additional information as the

board may request to determine eligibility for a temporary courtesy license; and

1. 8. Temporary licenses shall expire upon

issuance of a permanent license or denial of the application but no later than one hundred eighty (180) days from issuance of the temporary license.

1. (6) 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 pur-

suant 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 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

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

AUTHORITY: sections 324.008 and 337.315, RSMo Supp. 2012.* 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. *Original authority: 324.008, RSMo 2011 and 337.315, RSMo 2010, amended 2012.