Behavior Analyst Board public meetings in 2022
11 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Behavior Analyst Board
The board will meet to review applications for licensure, certification, and registration. The meeting also includes reviewing October 2022 financials and finalizing questions for a 2023 online exam.
- Review of applicant files for licensure, certification, and registration
- Review of October 2022 financial reports
- Finalization of questions for the 2023 online jurisprudence exam
- Vote on a received rule request
- Update regarding publication of 4 Final Rule amendments
The Board approved several licensure and certification applications and confirmed the revocation of a line technician's registration for falsifying an application. Members also voted to open a board-initiated investigation into ethical concerns regarding treatment consent. Financial reports for October were approved, and a reciprocity rule request was tabled pending a legal opinion.
- Approved licensure for applicants 12.22/A, 12.22/B, 12.22/C, 12.22/D, 12.22/E, 12.22/F, 11.22/A, 11.22/B, and 11.22/E
- Approved certification for applicants 12.22/H and 11.22/I
- Approved motion to open board-initiated investigation into ethical concerns regarding treatment consent
- Confirmed revocation of a line technician for falsifying an application
- Approved November LSBEP invoice, October checking reconciliation, and October savings reconciliation
- Approved full October financials
- Tabled reciprocity rule request pending legal opinion
- Approved motion to revoke RLT registrations for applicants 5.22/21, 10.22/13, and 11.22/1 if no updates are received by January
Behavior Analyst Board
The Board will meet to review applicant files for licensure, certification, and registration in executive sessions. The meeting also includes reviews of August and September 2022 financials and discussions regarding equipment purchases.
- Review of applicant files for licensure, certification, and/or registration
- Review of August 2022 amended financials and September 2022 financials
- Discussion of request to purchase additional desktops
- Discussion regarding a remote deposit scanner
- Update on the publication of 4 Final Rule amendments
The Board approved updated application forms for LBAs, SCaBAs, and RLTs to be implemented in January. Several licensure and certification applications were reviewed, and two disciplinary complaints were closed. The Board also approved various financial reconciliations and the purchase of new equipment for the Executive Director.
- Approved new LBA/SCaBA application for January implementation
- Approved new RLT application for January implementation
- Closed complaint 2022-008C.A with no disciplinary action
- Approved letter of education and closure for complaint 2022-008C.B
- Approved August full financials as corrected
- Approved September checking and savings reconciliations
- Approved purchase of new laptop and monitor for Executive Director
- Approved registration fees for members to attend Regulatory Academy Workshop
Behavior Analyst Board
The Board will meet to review applicant files for licensure, certification, and registration. The meeting includes reviews of August 2022 financials, upcoming purchase requests, and the projected budget for Fiscal Year 2023/24.
- Review of applicant files for licensure, certification, and registration
- Review of August 2022 financials and upcoming purchase requests
- Review of Projected Budget for Fiscal Year 2023/24
- Review of SAUP Audit results
- Vote to adopt the final version of the new CE reporting form
The Board approved the Fiscal Year 23/24 Projected Budget and adopted a new ADA policy. To reduce disruptions at their shared office, the Board voted to remove application instructions from the lobby and designate the area as a drop-off location only. Several licensure and certification applications were approved, and three consent agreements regarding complaints were passed.
- Approved Fiscal Year 23/24 Projected Budget
- Approved removal of lobby application instructions and addition of 'drop off location' signage
- Approved ADA policy and forms
- Approved three Consent Agreements (2021-002B, 2022-003B, 2022-004B)
- Approved licensure for applicants 10.22/A, B, C, D, F, G, M, E, H, and I
- Approved certification for applicants 10.22/K, L, and J
- Increased Executive Director purchase approval limit to $1,000.00 with second approval from Executive Administrator
- Approved new continuing education reporting form and legend
Behavior Analyst Board
The Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board is holding a Long Range Planning and Board Meeting to review and discuss proposed changes to several chapters of its rules, including application procedures, license renewal, continuing education, ethical standards, and disciplinary actions. The board will also hold executive sessions to review credentials and complaints, and receive committee reports on finances and other matters.
- Review of Chapter 3 (Application Procedures and Board Fees) and Chapter 4 (License Renewal Process) presented by Daniela Riofrio
- Review of Chapter 8 (Continuing Education Requirements) presented by Angela Murray
- Review of Chapter 10 (Ethical Standards) presented by Rhonda Boe
- Review of Chapter 5 (Supervision Requirements) presented by Renee Cole and Chapter 6 (Rules for Disciplinary Action) presented by Courtney Wright
- Executive sessions for Credentials Review Committee and Complaints Committee, plus Finance Committee report on July 2022 financials
The Board appointed new leadership for one-year terms and approved several licensure and certification applications. Financial reports for July and August were approved, and the Board discussed the need to amend the current budget. Multiple committee reports were tabled until the October meeting.
- Appointed Angela Murray as Chair for one year (None opposed)
- Appointed Joseph Tuminello, III as Vice-Chair for one year (None opposed)
- Approved licensure for applicants 9.22/A, B, C, E, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, and O
- Approved certification for applicants 9.22/P and 9.22/Q
- Approved LSBEP August invoice (None opposed)
- Approved July savings and checking reconciliations (None opposed)
- Approved full June financials (None opposed)
- Denied licensure for applicant 9.22/18 due to pending charges (None opposed)
Behavior Analyst Board
The board will review licensure applications and complaints in executive sessions. Other committee reports include discussions on online exam testing, rule re-promulgation, and new continuing education reporting formats.
- Credentials Review Committee: applicant files for licensure, certification, and registration
- Complaints Committee: review of documents requiring board approval or decisions
- Finance Committee: review of June 2022 financials
- Jurisprudence Examination Committee: discussion of online exam testing
- Legislative Oversight Committee: discussion of rules for re-promulgation
The Board approved multiple licensure and certification applications and authorized a Consent Agreement. Financial reconciliations and invoices for June and July were approved. The Board also scheduled a Long Range Planning Meeting for September 9, 2022.
- Approved Consent Agreement 2001-001B (5-0)
- Approved licensure for applicants 7.22/B, 7.22/C, 7.22/D, and 7.22/E
- Approved licensure for applicants 7.22/A, 7.22/F, and 7.22/I upon receipt of final documents
- Approved certification for applicant 7.22/H and 7.22/G (upon receipt of final document)
- Approved June and July LSBEP invoices
- Approved June financial reconciliations and full financials
- Closed complaint 2022-005C due to inability to contact complainant
- Scheduled Long Range Planning Meeting for September 9, 2022
Behavior Analyst Board
The Board will meet to review applicant files for licensure, certification, and registration in executive sessions. The meeting also includes reviews of May 2022 financials, legislative updates, and continuing education reporting formats.
- Review of applicant files for licensure, certification, and registration
- Review of May 2022 financial reports
- Update on 2022/23 FY contracts
- Discussion of online exam testing scheduling
- Review of passed bills affecting the practice
The Board approved several licensure applications and the May financial reports and reconciliations. Members agreed to amend renewal dates and fees for the 2022 period. The Board also decided to withhold one certificant application pending an investigation.
- Approved licensure for applicants 6.22/A, 6.22/2, 6.22/4, 6.22/5, 6.22/6, 6.22/7, 6.22/8, 6.22/9, and 6.22/11
- Approved licensure for applicant 5.22/2
- Approved licensure for applicant 5.22/21 with required monthly updates
- Denied licensure for applicant 3.22/13
- Withheld review of one certificant (SCaBA) application pending investigation
- Approved May LSBEP invoice, reconciliations, and full financials
- Approved May meeting minutes with one change
- Tabled licensure application 6.22/12 to July meeting
Behavior Analyst Board
The Board will meet to review applicant files for licensure, certification, and registration. The meeting includes discussions on April 2022 financials, upcoming fiscal year contracts, and legislative updates.
- Review of applicant files for licensure, certification, and registration
- Review of April 2022 financials and FY 2022/23 contracts
- Discussion on scheduling online jurisprudence examination testing
- Review of progress on bills affecting the practice from the current legislative session
- Review of draft Interagency Agreement with LADOJ
The Board approved multiple licensure and certification applications and adopted updated policies for renewals and continuing education. It also extended the contract with the Attorney General's office to serve as board counsel for another year.
- Approved licensure for applicants 4.22/A, 5.22/A, 5.22/B, 5.22C, 5.22/D, 5.22/E, 5.22/F, 5.22/H, 5.22/I, and 5.22/G (pending documents)
- Approved certification for applicants 5.22/J, 5.22/L, and 5.22/K (pending documents)
- Approved Consent Agreement for Complaint 2020-005B (4-0)
- Approved April LSBEP invoice, April reconciliations, and full April financials
- Approved extending the Attorney General's office contract as board counsel for one year
- Approved updated policies and procedures for Renewals and Continuing Education
- Denied licensure for applicant 4.22/10 due to failure to respond
- Approved administrative revocations for 2.22/14 and 3.22/9
Behavior Analyst Board
The Board will conduct interviews for licensure applicants and an employee applicant. Committee reports will cover financial reviews, legislative updates, and progress on the online Jurisprudence Exam.
- Review of March 2022 financials and FY 2021/22 amended budget
- Discussion of FY 2022/23 contracts
- Update on online Jurisprudence Exam progress
- Review of licensure, certification, and registration applicant files
- Discussion of rules requiring re-promulgation
The Board approved multiple licensure and certification applications and hired a new Executive Administrator at a salary of $50,000 per year. The Board also approved the Fiscal Year 2021/22 Amended Budget and renewed several professional service contracts. Some licensure applications were tabled until the May meeting pending additional documentation.
- Approved employment offer for Executive Administrator at $50,000 per year
- Rescinded Assistant Director employment offer
- Approved Fiscal Year 2021/22 Amended Budget
- Renewed contracts for Investigator, Complaints Coordinator, CPA, and Administrative Hearing Officer
- Approved licensure for applicants 3.22/C, 4.22/B, 4.22/F, 4.22/J, 4.22/C, 4.22/E, 4.22/G, 4.22/H, and 4.22/I
- Approved certification for applicant 4.22/K
- Approved one LBA late renewal and one RLT renewal
- Approved $250.00 CLEAR membership renewal
Behavior Analyst Board
The Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board will meet to review applicant files for licensure and certification. The board will also discuss pre-filed legislative bills and the progress of moving the Jurisprudence Exam online.
- Review of applicant files for licensure, certification, and registration
- Review of financial reports for January and February 2022
- Discussion of pre-filed bills for the upcoming legislative session
- Review of LRS 49:260 regarding the Department of Justice Occupational Licensing Review Program
- Review of the first draft of a new reporting format for continuing education
The Board approved multiple licensure and certification applications and authorized January and February financial reconciliations. Members identified priority policy updates and discussed potential changes to the jurisprudence exam and CEU reporting.
- Approved licensure for applicants 3.22/A, B, D, G, H, and I
- Approved licensure for applicant 3.22/E upon receipt of final documents
- Approved certification for applicants 3.22/J and K
- Approved certification for applicant 3.22/L upon receipt of final documents
- Approved January and February financial reconciliations and full financials
- Approved LSBEP invoice for February
- Closed files for applicants 2.22/3, 2.22/5, and 2.22/6 due to non-responsiveness
- Rescheduled May meeting to May 25, 2022
Behavior Analyst Board
The Board will conduct an interview for the position of Assistant Director and review several committee reports. Discussions include reviewing financial statements from December 2021, evaluating job descriptions for directors, and discussing legislative bills.
- Interview for Assistant Director
- Review of December 2021 financials
- Discussion of online Jurisprudence Exam implementation
- Review of pre-filed bills for the upcoming legislative session
- Review of applicant files for licensure, certification, and registration
The Board approved multiple licensure and certification applications and voted to offer the Assistant Director position to a candidate. Several ethics complaints were closed after investigations revealed no violations. The Board also approved December financial reconciliations and discussed the implementation of an online Jurisprudence Exam.
- Approved licensure for applicants 2.22/A, B, C, E, F, G, H, J, K, and M
- Approved certification for applicants 2.22/N, O, P, and Q
- Closed ethics complaints 2021-009C, 2021-011C, 2021-013C, 2021-003C, 2021-004C, and 2021-010B
- Approved December financial reconciliations and full financials
- Voted to tender an offer for the Assistant Director position to a candidate
- Decided that RLTs signing blank Discontinuation forms at time of hire is not an acceptable practice
- Approved motion to send a Call for Nomination letter to all active LBAs
- Revoked line technician registration for applicant 2.22/17
Behavior Analyst Board
The Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board will meet to review and make recommendations on licensure, certification, and registration applications, as well as complaints and financials. The board will also discuss updating the renewal reporting format and handling discrepancies with incorrect supervisors found during renewals.
- Credentials Review Committee to review applicant files for licensure, certification, and registration
- Complaints Committee to receive update and review documents requiring board approval
- Finance Committee to review November 2021 financials and budget concerning salaries
- Discussion on updating renewal reporting format for 2022
- Supervision Oversight Committee to discuss handling discrepancies with incorrect supervisors during renewals
The Board approved the creation of an Assistant Director position with a $55,000 salary and increased pay for the Executive Director and a student worker. Members also approved several licensure applications and voted to open investigations into four licensees regarding registration discrepancies.
- Approved hiring an Assistant Director at a $55,000 salary
- Increased Executive Director Rhonda Boe's salary to $85,000
- Increased student worker Gracie Heltz's pay to $12.00 per hour
- Approved opening complaints against 4 licensees for registration discrepancies
- Approved licensure for applicants 1.22/A, 1.22/B, 1.22/D, 1.22/E, 1.22/F, and 1.22/G
- Approved certification for applicant 1.22/J
- Approved November financial reconciliations and full financials
- Approved December LSBEP invoice