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Act 351 of the 2013 Legislative Session created the Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board and the Behavior Analyst Practice Act. Act 351 provides for the licensure, certification and registration of individuals practicing ABA in the state of Louisiana.

LBA LICENSURE LIST

2020 Board Meetings

Meeting Date Material Deadline

Jan. 6, 2021 Jan. 4, 2021

Feb. 17, 2021 Feb. 15, 2021

March 17, 2021 March 15, 2021

Current Board Members

LDH Order 5.15.20

CLARIFICATIONS TO LBAB STATEMENT OF 5.1.20

LBAB STATEMENT REGARDING RE-OPENING OF ABA CLINICS

Emergency Plans remain in effect until Shelter in Place Order is lifted

LDH Guidance Services/Non-Discriminatory Manner

LBAB Emergency Plan – COVID-19.1

UPDATE: LBAB Emergency Plan – COVID-19.2

2ND UPDATE LBAB Emerg. Plan – COVID-19.3

LDH NOTICE

Ethics Guidance for ABA Providers During COVID

LDH-UPDATE-RESTORE-MED-SURG-Procedures.4.20.20

LDH.MEMO.4.20.20.Clarifications 4.24.20

Courtney Wright, M.Ed., J.D. – Chair
Calvin Cryer, M.A. – Vice Chair
Renee Cole, M.A. – Professional Member Lloyd Boudloche, Jr., Ed.D – Professional Member Alfred Tuminello, Jr., M.A. – Professional Member Angela Murray, M.S. – Professional Member
Joseph Tuminello, III, Ph.D. – Consumer Member Rhonda Boe, Executive Director Justin Owens, Compliance Officer Savannah St.Pierre – Clerk Callie Henry – Clerk

4334 S. SHERWOOD FOREST BLVD., SUITE C-150, BATON ROUGE, LA 70816

NEW TELEPHONE NUMBER: 225-295-8413

Submit A Concern

If you require accommodations for the application process, please contact our office at 225-295-8413 for assistance.

MILITARY TRAINED APPLICANTS AND SPOUSES: Licensure and Certification process is applicant driven and all documentation can be completed in two weeks and reviewed at the next board meeting. Please contact the board office if you have any questions or need help in expediting the process. In accordance with SCR 83 of the 2018 Regular Session LBAB is available and willing to assist you.

If you have any concerns regarding Board policies or procedures, you may submit them in writing via US mail to the Board office.

Any concerns will be reviewed at the next scheduled Board meeting if submitted by the deadline date. Please note, that due to confidentiality regulations, Board members and staff are not at liberty to discuss application files, criminal background checks, or other matters that occur in Executive Session, with anyone other than the subject individual. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.

NOTICE: In compliance with Act 655 of the 2018 Regular Session, the LBAB hereby gives notice to its licensees and applicants of their opportunity to file a complaint about board actions and board procedures. You may submit such complaints to one or more of the following organizations:
•Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board:Submit in writing to: LBAB, 4334 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd., #C-150, Baton Rouge, LA  70816; baadmin@la.gov; (225)295-8413
•Committee on House & Governmental Affairs, La. House of Representatives:Submit to: H&GA@legis.la.gov or Committee on House & Governmental Affairs, La. House of Representatives, PO Box 44486, Baton Rouge, LA 70804; (225) 342-2403
•Committee on Senate & Governmental Affairs; La Senate:Submit to: s&g@legis.la.gov or Committee on Senate & Governmental Affairs; La Senate PO Box 94183, Baton Rouge, LA 70804; (225)342-9845