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Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part VII - Barbers › Chapter 15 - Barber Students › Section VII-1501 - Statutory Requirements

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A. No
				students can commence barber school prior to their seventeenth
				birthday.
B. Must be of good moral
				character and temperate habit.
C.
				Shows proof of graduation from high school or its equivalent.
D. Graduation of a course or instruction of
				not less than 1,500 hours completed within nine months with no more than eight
				hours to any one working day subject to the board's authority to determine by
				regulation the days and hours of school within these limits.
E. The course of instruction shall include
				the following subjects: scientific fundamentals of barbering, hygiene and
				bacteriology; history of the hair, skin, muscles and nerves; structure of the
				head, face, and neck; elementary chemistry as it relates to sterilization and
				asepsis; diseases of the skin and hair glands; the massaging and manipulating
				of the muscles of the body above the seventh cervical vertebra; hair cutting
				and shaving; and the arranging, dressing, coloring, bleaching and tinting of
				the hair.
F. Passes satisfactorily
				an examination conducted by the Board of Barber Examiners to determine his/her
				fitness to practice barbering.
1. These
				examinations shall be conducted every three months and shall include both a
				practical demonstration and a written and oral test and shall embrace the
				subjects usually taught in colleges of barbering approved by the Board of
				Barber Examiners.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part VII - Barbers › Chapter 15 - Barber Students › Section VII-1503 - Regulation for Government of Student Activities

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A. At all times when a student is subject to
				public observation in his/her work, he/she shall wear, in a readily visible
				position, a badge stating the following information legibly: the word
				"Student," and the student's name.
B. All students shall, when in the presence
				of the public, be dressed in clean washable uniforms, the color being
				prescribed by the school.
C. No
				person shall practice or attempt to practice barbering without a certificate of
				registration as a registered barber issued by the board. Students in
				certificated barber colleges may perform acts included in the practice of
				barbering but only as clinical training, and only on persons who have consented
				thereto after they have been specifically advised in advance that the operator
				is not a registered barber but only a student in training.
D. All students must provide the barber
				college no later than 10 days following their enrollment in barber college the
				following:
1. student application, complete
				and notarized;
2. high school
				diploma or passing grade on equivalent test;
3. two 3 x 5 inch signed photographs of the
				student.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part VII - Barbers › Chapter 15 - Barber Students › Section VII-1505 - Transfer Students

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A. The board
				may accept student hours certified by license schools not licensed by this
				board. Louisiana school owners may receive transfer students by examining these
				applicants and securing a verification of hours from the student's original
				school and the state board supervising that school. This verification should
				cover the number of hours and curriculum studied. The results of the
				examination should then be certified to the Board of Barber Examiners, stating
				the number of hours as determined the transfer student to have completed
				satisfactorily. This certification should be accompanied with supporting data
				of verification from the student's original school and the state board
				supervising that school. All of the above shall be submitted to the Board of
				Barber Examiners for final approval.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  37:341-392.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part VII - Barbers › Chapter 15 - Barber Students › Section VII-1507 - Alien Students

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A. When
				registering alien students from foreign countries, schools will be responsible
				for transmitting with the student registration application Immigration Form
				I-20 A (certificate of eligibility for nonimmigrant "F-1" student status) and
				Form I-17 (petition for approval of school for attendance by nonimmigrant alien
				students). These forms may be obtained by the schools from the Immigration
				Department, Federal Building, New Orleans, Louisiana.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  37:341-392.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part VII - Barbers › Chapter 17 - Barber Instructors (Teachers) › Section VII-1701 - Statutory Requirements

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A. No
				persons shall act as an instructor at a barber college and no barber college or
				owner or operator thereof shall hire or permit any person to act as an
				instructor at the barber college unless he has a current and valid certificate
				of registration as an instructor issued by the board.
B. The board shall issue a certificate of
				registration as an instructor in a barber college to a person who complies with
				all of the following:
1. files an application
				with the board in such forms as it may prescribe accompanied by the required
				fee;
2. is of good moral character
				and temperate habits;
3. holds a
				diploma evidencing successful completion of high school or has the equivalent
				education as determined by an examination conducted by the board and approved
				by the vocational education office of the Department of Education;
4. has held a valid certificate of
				registration as a barber in Louisiana and has practiced barbering in Louisiana
				for at least the last two years before issuance of the instructor's
				certificate;
5. has graduated from
				a barber college in a course embracing all theory and scientific manipulation
				taught in barber schools;
6. passes
				satisfactorily an examination conducted by the board to determine his fitness
				to be an instructor.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part VII - Barbers › Chapter 17 - Barber Instructors (Teachers) › Section VII-1703 - Other Standards Required

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A.
				Proof of Employment. The instructor's examination shall be given only when the
				applicant shows proof to the barber board that they will be hired as an
				instructor in a barber school after passing such an examination.
B. Application Notification to Barber Board.
				All applicants shall furnish to the barber board all the necessary requirements
				at least 30 days prior to the next examination date.
C. Application Approval. Upon receipt of all
				necessary requirements from applicants applying to take the next instructor's
				examination, the barber board shall review all material received and notify
				applicants that their application has been approved or disapproved.
D. Instructor's Examination Fees, License.
				The fee of Instructor's Examination is $35 ($25 for the examination and $10 for
				national testing), and the license fee is $10.
E. Instructor's Certificate Expiration Date.
				Instructor's certificate expires January 31 of each year.
F. Restoration Fees for Expired Instructors
				Certificate. Restoration fee for expired instructors certificate shall be $10
				plus $10 for each year the certificate has been expired.
G. Restoration for Expired Instructors
				Certificate. All persons must reapply and comply with all of the rules and
				regulations of Chapter 17 for a teacher's certificate if they have allowed
				their previous certificate to expire for two years or more.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  37:381.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part VII - Barbers › Chapter 17 - Barber Instructors (Teachers) › Section VII-1705 - Examination Requirements

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A. Models
				Required
1. All applicants are required to
				furnish their own models for the examination. All applicants must have three
				models: two males and one female. A taper cut will be done on one of the males
				and a cut and style on the other male and female. Also, be prepared to do full
				service on models, such as shaves, massages, perm rod wraps and any other
				service necessary as determined by the board.
2. All applicants should be prepared for an
				all day examination, and when called upon, models must be available
				immediately, regardless of time. Any applicant delaying the examination at any
				time will be disqualified.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part VIII - Behavior Analysts › Chapter 3 - Application Procedures and Board Fees › Section VIII-301 - Application Procedures for Licensure/State Certification/Registration

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A. Application
				and/or Registration
1. An application for a
				license as a behavior analyst, state certified assistant behavior analyst or
				registration as a line technician may be submitted after the requirements in
				R.S.
				37:3706-37:3708 are met.
2. Upon submission of application or
				registration on the forms provided by the board, accompanied by such fee
				determined by the board, the applicant must attest and acknowledge that the:
a. information provided to the board is true,
				correct and complete to the best of his knowledge and belief; and
b. the board reserves the right to deny an
				application in accordance with
				R.S.
				37:3706-R.S.
				37:3708, if the application or any
				application materials submitted for consideration contain misrepresentations or
				falsifications.
3. An
				applicant, who is denied licensure based on the information submitted to the
				board, may reapply to the board after one year, and having completed additional
				training, if necessary and having met the requirements of law as defined in the
				rules and regulations adopted by the board.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part VIII - Behavior Analysts › Chapter 3 - Application Procedures and Board Fees › Section VIII-302 - Licensure of Behavior Analysts

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A.
				The applicant for licensure as a behavior analyst shall:
1. submit notarized application along with
				appropriate fee pursuant to Section 305;
2. provide proof of a masters degree by
				requesting official transcripts from accredited university;
3. submit verification of successful passage
				of a national exam administered by a nonprofit organization accredited by the
				National Commission for Certifying Agencies and the American National Standards
				Institute to credential professional practitioners of behavior analysis related
				to the principles and practice of the profession of behavior analysis that is
				approved by the board;
4. take and
				successfully pass the Louisiana jurisprudence exam issued by the
				board;
5. complete a criminal
				background check as approved by the board; and
6. provide proof of good moral character as
				approved by the board.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part VIII - Behavior Analysts › Chapter 3 - Application Procedures and Board Fees › Section VIII-303 - Certification of State Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts

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A. The applicant for certification as a state
				certified assistant behavior analyst should:
1. submit notarized application along with
				appropriate fee pursuant to Section 305;
2. provide proof of a bachelors degree by
				requesting official transcripts from accredited university;
3. submit verification of successful passage
				of a national exam administered by a nonprofit organization accredited by the
				National Commission for Certifying Agencies and the American National Standards
				Institute to credential professional practitioners of behavior analysis related
				to the principles and practice of the profession of behavior analysis that is
				approved by the board;
4. take and
				successfully pass the Louisiana jurisprudence exam issued by the
				board;
5. complete a criminal
				background check approved by the board;
6. provide proof of good moral character as
				approved by the board; and
7.
				provide proof of supervision by a Louisiana licensed behavior analyst on the
				form required by the board. If there is more than one supervisor, a form must
				be submitted for each supervisor.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part VIII - Behavior Analysts › Chapter 3 - Application Procedures and Board Fees › Section VIII-304 - Registration of Line Technicians

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A. A
				Louisiana licensed behavior analyst must register with the board all line
				technicians functioning under their authority and direction. It is the
				responsibility of both the licensed behavior analyst and line technician to
				submit registration paperwork for each supervisory relationship. The
				registration must be completed on the form provided by the board along with
				payment of the appropriate fee pursuant to Section 305
B. A line technician must complete a criminal
				background check approved by the board.
C. If the supervision relationship between a
				Louisiana licensed behavior analyst and line technician ends, both parties are
				responsible for notifying the board in writing, within 10 calendar days of the
				termination of the arrangement.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  37:3708.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part VIII - Behavior Analysts › Chapter 3 - Application Procedures and Board Fees › Section VIII-305 - Licensing and Administrative Fees

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A.
				Licensing Fees
Application for Licensed Behavior Analyst
$400
Application for State Certified Assistant Behavior
							 Analyst
$250
Registration for Line Technicians
$50.00
Temporary Licensure
$125
Annual Renewal - Behavior Analyst 2022 Only
$300
Annual Renewal - Behavior Analyst
$200
Annual Renewal - Assistant Behavior Analyst 2022
							 Only
$187.50
Annual Renewal - Assistant Behavior Analyst
$125.00
Annual Renewal - Line Technicians
$50.00
Jurisprudence Examination
$75
Criminal Background Check
$50
B.
				Administrative Fees
Late fees
$ 50.00
Duplicate copy of license
$15.00
Official Name Change on License
$25.00
License Verification
$15.00
Insufficient Check Fee
$15.00
Copies of documents
$2/page
AUTHORITY
				  NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  37:3714.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part VIII - Behavior Analysts › Chapter 4 - License, Certification and Registration Renewal Process › Section VIII-401 - Renewal Process

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A. A licensed
				behavior analyst shall renew their current license every year by July 1st,
				beginning in 2024. The renewal period shall open in May and will close June
				30th annually. The licensed behavior analyst must submit the required renewal
				forms, renewal fee and proof of fulfillment of all continuing education
				requirements, as approved by the board. Renewals for 2022 only shall be due by
				December 31, 2022 and the renewal fee shall be $300 to cover one and a half
				years, specifically January 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. Thereafter, renewal
				fees shall be $200 annually and cover one year, specifically July 1 through
				June 30.
B. A state certified
				assistant behavior analyst shall renew their current license every year by July
				1, beginning in 2024. The renewal period shall open in May and will close June
				30 annually. The state certified assistant behavior analyst must submit the
				required renewal forms, renewal fee and proof of fulfillment of all continuing
				education requirements, as approved by the board. Renewals for 2022 only shall
				be due by December 31, 2022 and the renewal fee shall be $187.50 to cover one
				and a half years, specifically January 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
				Thereafter, renewal fees shall be $125 annually and cover one year,
				specifically July 1 through June 30.
C. A licensed behavior analyst shall renew
				the registration of all registered line technicians under their supervision
				every year by July 1st beginning in 2024. The renewal period shall open in May
				and close June 30 annually. The licensed behavior analyst in conjunction with
				the registered line technicians must complete the proper renewal forms
				accompanied with the renewal fee as determined by the Board. Renewals for 2022
				only shall be due by December 31, 2022 and the renewal fee shall be $50 to
				cover one and a half years, specifically January 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
				Thereafter, renewal fees shall be $50 annually and cover one year, specifically
				July 1st through June 30.
D. A
				license, certificate or registration renewal will be valid for one year
				beginning July 1 through June 30 for each renewal period, with the exception of
				the year specifically noted above.
AUTHORITY
				  NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  37:3709.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part VIII - Behavior Analysts › Chapter 4 - License, Certification and Registration Renewal Process › Subchapter B - Supervision Requirements for Registered Line Technicians (RLT) › Section VIII-402 - Noncompliance-Renewal Process

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A. Noncompliance
				  shall include, in part, incomplete forms, unsigned forms, failure to file all
				  of the required renewal forms by June 30, failure to postmark the renewal
				  package by June 30 and failure to report a sufficient number of acceptable
				  continuing education credits as determined by the board. Noncompliance in the
				  year 2022 only will have a deadline of December 31, thereafter deadline will be
				  June 30.
B. If a license,
				  certificate or registration is not renewed by June 30, due notice having been
				  given, the license, certificate, or registration shall be regarded as lapsed
				  effective July 1, with the exception of the renewal year 2022 as outlined
				  above. An individual shall not practice or provide with supervision applied
				  behavior analysis in Louisiana while the license, certificate, or registration
				  is lapsed.
C. A lapsed license,
				  certificate, or registration may be reinstated, at the approval of the board,
				  if all applicable requirements have been met, along with payment of the renewal
				  fee and a late filing fee.
AUTHORITY
					 NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 37:3709.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part VIII - Behavior Analysts › Chapter 4 - License, Certification and Registration Renewal Process › Subchapter B - Supervision Requirements for Registered Line Technicians (RLT) › Section VIII-403 - Extensions/Exemptions -Renewal Process

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A. The
				  board may grant requests for renewal extensions or exemptions on a case-by-case
				  basis. All requests must be made in writing, submitted via U.S. mail, to the
				  board office and shall be reviewed at the next regularly scheduled board
				  meeting.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 37:3709.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part VIII - Behavior Analysts › Chapter 5 - Supervision Requirements › Subchapter A - Supervision Requirements for State Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (SCABA) › Section VIII-501 - Supervision-General

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A. A state
				  certified assistant behavior analyst (hereinafter referred to as SCABA) shall
				  assist a licensed behavior analyst (hereinafter referred to as LBA) in the
				  delivery of applied behavior analysis in compliance with all state and federal
				  statutes, regulations, and rules.
B. The SCABA may only perform services under
				  the direct supervision of a LBA as set forth in this Rule.
C. Supervision shall be an interactive
				  process between the LBA and SCABA. It shall be more than peer review or
				  co-signature.
D. There shall be a
				  written supervisory agreement between the LBA and the SCABA that shall address:
1. the domains of competency within which
				  services may be provided by the SCABA; and
2. the nature and frequency of the
				  supervision of the practice of the SCABA by the LBA.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part VIII - Behavior Analysts › Chapter 5 - Supervision Requirements › Subchapter A - Supervision Requirements for State Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (SCABA) › Section VIII-503 - Supervision Requirements

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A. The
				  manner of supervision shall depend on the treatment setting, patient/client
				  caseload, and the competency of the SCABA. At a minimum, for full-time SCABAS,
				  working at least 30 hours per week, a face-to-face supervisory meeting shall
				  occur not less than once every four weeks, with each supervisory session
				  lasting no less than one hour for full-time SCABAS. In-person, on-site
				  observation is preferred. However, this face-to-face supervision may be
				  conducted via web cameras, videoconferencing, or similar means (telehealth) in
				  lieu of the supervisor being physically present in the same geographic space as
				  the technician, provided the remote methods comply with all relevant privacy
				  protection laws and regulations. Face-to-face supervision conducted remotely
				  requires two-way video and audio capability, realtime 1:1 contact must occur
				  while the client's session is occurring; and on-site requires the SCABA to be
				  on-site with the client. The qualifying supervision activities may include:
1. direct, real-time observation of the SCABA
				  implementing behavior analytic assessment and intervention procedures with
				  clients in natural environments and/or training others to implement them, with
				  feedback from the supervising LBA; and
2. one-to-one real-time interactions between
				  the supervising LBA and the SCABA to review and discuss assessment procedures,
				  assessment outcomes, possible intervention procedures and materials, data
				  collection procedures, intervention outcome data, modifications of intervention
				  procedures, published research, ethical and professional standards and
				  guidelines, professional development needs and opportunities, and relevant
				  laws, regulations, and policies.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part VIII - Behavior Analysts › Chapter 5 - Supervision Requirements › Subchapter A - Supervision Requirements for State Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (SCABA) › Section VIII-505 - Supervisor Responsibilities [Formerly Section 503]

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A. Qualifying supervision shall ensure that
				  the quality of the services provided by the SCABA to his employer and to
				  consumers is in accordance with accepted standards, including the guidelines
				  for responsible conduct for behavior analysts and professional disciplinary and
				  ethical standards for the Behavior Analyst Certification Board or other nation
				  credentialing bodies as approved by the board.
B. Qualifying supervision shall guide the
				  professional development of the SCABA in ways that improve the practitioner's
				  knowledge and skills.
C. The LBA or
				  the supervisor's alternate LBA designee must be available for immediate
				  consultation with the assistant behavior analyst. The supervisor need not be
				  physically present or on the premises at all times.
D. The LBA is ultimately responsible and
				  accountable for client care and outcomes under his clinical supervision. The
				  supervising LBA shall:
1. be licensed by the
				  board as a LBA;
2. not be under
				  restriction or discipline from any licensing board or jurisdiction;
3. not have more than 10 full-time-equivalent
				  SCABAs under his/her supervision at one time without prior approval by the
				  board;
4. provide at least one hour
				  of face-to-face, direct supervision per month per each SCABA.
5. be responsible for all referrals of the
				  patient/client;
6. be responsible
				  for completing the patients evaluation/assessment. The SCABA may contribute to
				  the screening and/or evaluation process by gathering data, administering
				  standardized tests, and reporting observations. The SCABA may not evaluate
				  independently or initiate treatmentbefore the supervising LBAs
				  evaluation/assessment; and
7. be
				  responsible for developing and modifying the patients treatment plan. The
				  treatment plan must include goals, interventions, frequency, and duration of
				  treatment. implementation, and documentation of the treatment plan. The
				  supervising behavior analyst shall be responsible for the outcome of the
				  treatment plan and assigning of appropriate intervention plans to the SCABA
				  within the competency level of the SCABA.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part VIII - Behavior Analysts › Chapter 5 - Supervision Requirements › Subchapter A - Supervision Requirements for State Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (SCABA) › Section VIII-507 - SCABA Responsibilities [Formerly Section 504]

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A. The supervising LBA has the overall
				  responsibility for providing the necessary supervision to protect the health
				  and welfare of the patient/client receiving treatment from an SCABA. However,
				  this does not absolve the SCABA from his/her professional responsibilities. The
				  SCABA shall exercise sound judgment and provide adequate care in the
				  performance of duties. The SCABA shall:
1.
				  not initiate any patient/client treatment program or modification of said
				  program until the behavior analyst has evaluated, established a treatment plan,
				  and consulted with the LBA;
2. not
				  perform an evaluation/assessment, but may assist in the data gathering process
				  and administer specific assessments where clinical competency has been
				  demonstrated, under the direction of the LBA;
3. not analyze or interpret evaluation
				  data;
4. monitor the need for
				  reassessment and report changes in status that might warrant reassessment or
				  referral;
5. immediately suspend
				  any treatment intervention that appears harmful to the patient/client and
				  immediately notify the supervising LBA; and
6. ensure that all patient/client
				  documentation prepared by the SCABA becomes a part of the permanent
				  record;
7. meet these supervision
				  requirements, even if they are not currently providing behavior analysis
				  services. If not currently providing behavior analysis services, supervision
				  from the supervising LBA may focus on guiding the development and maintenance
				  of the SCABAs professional knowledge and skills and remaining current with the
				  professional literature in the field; and
8. inform the board of the termination in a
				  supervisory relationship within 10 calendar days.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part VIII - Behavior Analysts › Chapter 5 - Supervision Requirements › Subchapter B - Supervision Requirements for Registered Line Technicians (RLT) › Section VIII-509 - Supervision-General

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A. A registered
				  line technician (hereinafter referred to as RLT) shall be responsible for
				  implementing, not designing, the behavior plans designed by their supervising
				  licensed behavior analyst.
B. The
				  RLT may only perform behavior analytic services under the direct supervision of
				  a LBA as set forth in this rule.
C.
				  Supervision can be conducted by either the LBA or SCABA.
D. Supervision shall be an interactive
				  process between the LBA or SCABA and RLT. It shall be more than peer review or
				  co-signature. The supervisor and supervisee should maintain appropriate
				  documentation on all supervision activities.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 37:3706-R.S.
					 37:3708.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part VIII - Behavior Analysts › Chapter 5 - Supervision Requirements › Subchapter B - Supervision Requirements for Registered Line Technicians (RLT) › Section VIII-511 - Supervision Requirements

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A. The
				  manner of supervision shall depend on the treatment setting, client caseload,
				  and the competency of the RLT. It must be noted these are the minimum
				  requirements and every LBA is still responsible for assuring supervision is
				  provided at a frequency and mode that sufficiently addresses the needs of each
				  individual client. The qualifying supervision must include the following
				  criteria:
1. Each RLT must be supervised for
				  a minimum of 5 percent of the hours spent providing applied behavior-analytical
				  services per month.
2. Supervision
				  must include at least two face-to-face contacts per month. At least one of the
				  face-to-face contacts requires the supervisor observe the RLT providing
				  services. In-person, on-site observation is preferred; however, via web
				  cameras, videoconferencing, or similar means in lieu of the supervisor being
				  physically present in the same geographic space as the technician, provided the
				  remote methods comply with all relevant privacy protection laws and regulations
				  is allowed. Face-to-face supervision conducted remotely requires two-way video
				  and audio capability.
3. It must be
				  noted these are minimum requirements and all licensed behavior analysts are
				  still responsible for assuring supervision is provided at a frequency and mode
				  to sufficiently address the needs of each individual client.
4. The LBA may delegate supervisory
				  responsibilities to a SCABA under their direct supervision or another LBA. The
				  LBA of record is ultimately responsible for all supervision
				  requirements.
5. Other supervisory
				  activities may include real-time interactions between a supervising LBA or
				  SCABA and a group of RLTs to review and discuss assessment and treatment plans
				  and procedures, client assessment and progress data and reports, published
				  research, ethical and professional standards and guidelines, professional
				  development needs and opportunities, and relevant laws, regulations and
				  policies.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part VIII - Behavior Analysts › Chapter 5 - Supervision Requirements › Subchapter B - Supervision Requirements for Registered Line Technicians (RLT) › Section VIII-513 - Supervision Documentation

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A. All
				  supervision should be documented and must contain a minimum of the clients
				  identifier, RLTs name, date, time, brief description of supervision activities,
				  and initials of both RLT and LBA.
B. All supervision documentation should be
				  kept a minimum of six years.
C.
				  Random audits will be conducted.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 37:3706-R.S.
					 37:3708.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part VIII - Behavior Analysts › Chapter 5 - Supervision Requirements › Subchapter B - Supervision Requirements for Registered Line Technicians (RLT) › Section VIII-517 - RLT Responsibilities

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A. The
				  supervising LBA has the overall responsibility for providing the necessary
				  supervision to protect the health and welfare of the client receiving treatment
				  from an RLT. However, this does not absolve the RLT from his/her professional
				  responsibilities. The RLT shall exercise sound judgment and provide adequate
				  care in the performance of duties. The RLT shall:
1. be primarily responsible for the direct
				  implementation of skill acquisition and behavior-reduction plans developed by
				  the supervisor;
2. not initiate any
				  client treatment program or modification of said program until the behavior
				  analyst has evaluated, established a treatment plan, and consulted with the
				  LBA;
3. not perform an
				  evaluation/assessment, but may assist in the data gathering process and
				  administer specific assessments where clinical competency has been
				  demonstrated, under the direction of the LBA;
4. not analyze or interpret evaluation
				  data;
5. immediately contact the
				  supervising LBA or SCABA if any treatment intervention that appears harmful to
				  the client;
6. ensure that all
				  client documentation completed by the RLT becomes a part of the permanent
				  record;
7. if they are not
				  currently providing behavior analysis services, proper documentation must be
				  maintained; and
8. inform the board
				  of the termination in a supervisory relationship within 10 calendar days.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part VIII - Behavior Analysts › Chapter 6 - Rules for Disciplinary Action › Section VIII-601 - Applicability; Confidentiality

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A. These
				rules shall be applicable to any action of the Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board
				to withhold, deny, revoke or suspend any behavior analysts license on any of
				the grounds set forth in
				R.S.
				37:3704 or under any other applicable law,
				regulation or rule, when such action arises from a complaint as defined in this
				Section.
B. Unless otherwise
				provided by law, the board may delegate its authority and responsibility under
				these rules to a committee of one or more board members, to a hearing officer,
				or to other persons.
C. A complaint
				remains confidential and may only be released to the public if the licensee is
				found guilty of a violation of a provision of the agreement or subsequent
				violation of the Act.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  37:3704.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part VIII - Behavior Analysts › Chapter 6 - Rules for Disciplinary Action › Section VIII-602 - Complaints

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A. A complaint is
				defined as the receipt of any information by the board indicating that there
				may be grounds for disciplinary action against a behavior analyst, or any other
				individual working under a behavior analyst's legal functioning authority,
				under the provisions of 37:3712, or other applicable law, regulation or
				rule.
B. Upon receipt of a
				complaint, the board may initiate and take such action, as it deems
				appropriate.
C. Complaints may be
				initiated by any person or by the board on its own initiative.
D. Upon receipt of complaints from other
				persons, the board will make available the required investigation form(s) to
				said person(s). Ordinarily, the board will not take additional action until the
				form is satisfactorily completed.
1. Except
				under unusual circumstances, the board will take no action on anonymous
				complaints.
2. If the information
				furnished in the request for investigation form is not sufficient, the board
				may request additional information before further considering the
				complaint.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part VIII - Behavior Analysts › Chapter 6 - Rules for Disciplinary Action › Section VIII-603 - Investigation

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A. If the
				complaint's coordinator determines that a complaint warrants further
				investigation, the board's complaint's coordinator shall notify the licensee or
				applicant against whom the complaint has been made (hereinafter referred to as
				"respondent") by certified mail. The notice to the respondent shall include the
				following:
1. notice that a complaint has
				been filed;
2. a statement of the
				nature of the complaint;
3. a
				reference to the particular sections of the statutes, rules or ethical
				standards that may be involved;
4.
				copies of the applicable laws, rules and regulations of the board;
				and
5. a request for cooperation in
				obtaining a full understanding of the circumstances.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part VIII - Behavior Analysts › Chapter 6 - Rules for Disciplinary Action › Section VIII-604 - Formal Hearing

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A. The purpose
				of a formal hearing is to determine contested issues of law and fact; whether
				the person did certain acts or omissions and, if he/she did, whether those acts
				or omissions violated the Louisiana Behavior Analyst Licensing Act, the rules
				and regulations of the board, the code of ethics of the behavior analysts, or
				prior final decisions and/or consent orders involving the licensed behavior
				analyst or applicant for licensure and to determine the appropriate
				disciplinary action.
B. If, after
				completion of its investigation, the board determines that the circumstances
				may warrant the withholding, denial, revocation or suspension of a behavior
				analyst's license or assistant's certificate, the board shall initiate a formal
				hearing.
C. The formal hearing
				shall be conducted in accordance with the adjudication procedures set forth in
				the Louisiana Administrative Procedure Act.
D. Upon completion of the adjudication
				hearing procedures set forth in the Louisiana Administrative Procedure Act, the
				board shall take such action, as it deems appropriate on the record of the
				proceeding. Disciplinary action under
				R.S.
				37:3712 requires the affirmative vote of at
				least four of the members of the board.
E. The form of the decision and order,
				application for rehearing and judicial review shall be governed by the
				provisions of the Louisiana Administrative Procedure Act.
F. The board shall have the authority at
				anytime to determine that a formal hearing should be initiated immediately on
				any complaint. The complaint and investigation procedures set forth above shall
				not create any due process rights for a respondent who shall be entitled only
				to the due process provided under the Louisiana Administrative Procedure
				Act.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  37:3704 and
				  R.S.37:3712.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part VIII - Behavior Analysts › Chapter 6 - Rules for Disciplinary Action › Section VIII-605 - Withdrawal of a Complaint

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A. If the
				complainant wishes to withdraw the complaint, the inquiry is terminated, except
				in cases where the board's complaints coordinator judges the issues to be of
				such importance as to warrant completing the investigation in its own right and
				in the interest of public safety and welfare.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  37:3704 and
				  R.S.
				  37:3712.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part VIII - Behavior Analysts › Chapter 8 - Continuing Education Requirements for Licensed Behavior Analysts and State Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts › Section VIII-801 - Preface

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A. Pursuant to
				R.S.
				37:3713, each licensed behavior analyst and
				state certified assistant behavior analyst is required to complete continuing
				education hours within biennial reporting periods. Continuing education is an
				ongoing process consisting of learning activities that increase professional
				development. Continuing professional development activities:
1. are relevant to the practice of behavior
				analysis, education and science;
2.
				enable behavior analysts to keep pace with emerging issues and technologies;
				and
3. allow behavior analysts to
				maintain, develop, and increase competencies in order to improve services to
				the public and enhance contributions to the profession.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part VIII - Behavior Analysts › Chapter 8 - Continuing Education Requirements for Licensed Behavior Analysts and State Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts › Section VIII-803 - Requirements

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A. For the
				reporting period that begins July 2026 and henceforth, licensed behavior
				analysts will be required to report 32 total credits of continuing professional
				development, 4 of which must be in Ethics. State certified assistant behavior
				analysts will be required to report 20 total credits of continuing professional
				development, four of which must be in ethics. Certificants/licensees should not
				repeat a continuing education event in order to obtain additional continuing
				credits. The hours must conform to the distribution listed below.
1. Only for the reporting period of July
				2024, credits of continuing professional development will be required in the
				following amounts and must conform to the distribution listed below.
a. Licensed behavior analyst must report 24
				total credits of continuing professional development, three of which must be in
				ethics.
b. State certified
				assistant behavior analyst must report 15 total credits of continued
				professional development, three of which must be in Ethics.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part VIII - Behavior Analysts › Chapter 8 - Continuing Education Requirements for Licensed Behavior Analysts and State Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts › Section VIII-805 - Extensions/Exemptions

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A.
				Certificants/licensees on extended active military service outside the state of
				Louisiana during the applicable reporting period and who do not engage in
				delivering behavior analysis services within the state of Louisiana may be
				granted an extension or an exemption if the board receives a timely
				confirmation of such status.
B.
				Certificants/licensees who are unable to fulfill the requirement because of
				illness or other personal hardship may be granted an extension or an exemption
				if timely confirmation of such status is received by the board.
C. Behavior analysts or state-certified
				assistant behavior analysts are exempt from continuing professional development
				requirements for the remainder of the year for which their license or
				certification is initially granted.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  37:3713.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part VIII - Behavior Analysts › Chapter 8 - Continuing Education Requirements for Licensed Behavior Analysts and State Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts › Section VIII-807 - Noncompliance

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A. Noncompliance
				shall include, in part, incomplete reports, unsigned reports, failure to file a
				report, and failure to report a sufficient number of acceptable continuing
				professional development credits.
B. Failure to fulfill the requirements of the
				continuing professional development rule shall cause the certificate/license to
				lapse pursuant to
				§401 of this Part.
C. If the certificant/licensee fails to meet
				continuing professional development requirements by the appropriate date, the
				certificate/license shall be regarded as lapsed at the close of business June
				30th of the year for which the certificant/licensee is seeking
				renewal.
D. The Behavior Analyst
				Board shall serve written notice of noncompliance on a certificant/licensee
				determined to be in noncompliance. The notice will invite the
				certificant/licensee to request a hearing with the board or its representative
				to claim an exemption or to show compliance. All hearings shall be requested by
				the certificant/licensee and scheduled by the board in compliance with any time
				limitations of the Administrative Procedure Act.
AUTHORITY
				  NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  37:3713.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part VIII - Behavior Analysts › Chapter 8 - Continuing Education Requirements for Licensed Behavior Analysts and State Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts › Section VIII-809 - Reinstatement

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A. For a period of
				two years from the date of lapse of the certificate/license, the
				certificate/license may be renewed, at the approval of the board, upon proof of
				fulfilling all continuing professional development requirements applicable
				through the date of reinstatement and upon payment of all fees due under
				R.S.
				37:3714.
B. After a period of two years from the date
				of lapse of the certificate/license, the certificant/license may be renewed, at
				the approval of the board, if all applicable requirements have been met, along
				with payment of a fee equivalent to the application fee and renewal fee.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  37:3713-3714.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part VIII - Behavior Analysts › Chapter 10 - Ethical Standards › Section VIII-1001 - Professional and Ethical Compliance Code

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A. The Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board
				incorporates by reference and maintains that Licensed Behavior Analysts, State
				Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts and Registered Line Technicians shall
				follow the Behavior Analyst Certification Board's (hereinafter referred to as
				BACB's) Professional and Ethical Compliance Code, approved by the BACB's Board
				of Directors on August 7, 2014, effective January 1, 2016 and updated January
				1, 2022. This updated code replaces the Professional and Ethical Compliance
				Code (2014) and now serves as the BACB's guide on ethical matters and as the
				basis for disciplinary complaints and will also be the Louisiana Behavior
				Analyst Board's (hereinafter referred to as LBAB) guide on ethical matters and
				as such enforceable by the LBAB. The information regarding the code can be
				found on the BACB's official web site, bacb.com, under the ethics
				section.
AUTHORITY
				  NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  37:3704