An applicant for a license as a licensed assistant behavior analyst must present evidence to the department that the applicant:

1. (1) is currently certified by the certifying entity as a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst or an equivalent certification issued by the certifying entity;
2. (2) has met the educational requirements of the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst standard or an equivalent standard adopted by the certifying entity;
3. (3) has passed the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst examination, or an equivalent examination offered by the certifying entity, in applied behavior analysis;
4. (4) is in compliance with all professional, ethical, and disciplinary standards established by the certifying entity;
5. (5) is not subject to any disciplinary action by the certifying entity; and
6. (6) is currently supervised by a licensed behavior analyst in accordance with the requirements of the certifying entity.

Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1156 (S.B. 589), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.