Behavior Analyst Board public meetings in 2023

Behavior Analyst Board

The Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board will meet to review licensure applications and complaints in closed session, hear committee reports on finances and telehealth rulemaking, and discuss supervision audits and board elections. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Credentials Review Committee will review applicant files for licensure, certification, and registration in executive session
• Complaints Committee will receive updates and review documents requiring board decisions in executive session
• Finance Committee will review November 2023 financials
• Legislative Oversight Committee will update on promulgation of telehealth rules and ADA attendance accommodations
• Supervision Oversight Committee will discuss next round of supervision audits

The Board approved two new rules regarding Telehealth and Board meetings for promulgation. Several licensure applications and a lapsed certificate renewal were approved, while one registration was denied and two others were revoked. The Board also accepted one Consent Agreement and Order while rejecting another.

• Approved new rules for Telehealth and Board meetings
• Approved Consent Agreement and Order for Complaint No. 2023-010B (4-0)
• Denied Consent Agreement and Order for Complaint No. 2023-009C (0-4)
• Approved licensure for applicants 12.23/A, C, D, E, G, and H
• Approved licensure for applicant 12.23/B upon receipt of final documents
• Denied registration for applicant 10.23/16
• Revoked registrations for applicants 8.23/25 and 9.23/24
• Approved $4.00 per month payment plan for a Waiver Application over 10 months

Behavior Analyst Board

The board will review credentials, complaints, and October financials. Discussion items include a study on registering line technicians and reviewing draft telehealth rules.

• Discussion of the study regarding registration of line technicians
• Review of second draft for promulgation of telehealth rules
• Review of October 2023 financials and invoices
• Review of the projected budget for FY 24/25
• Review of supervision audits

The Board approved the projected budget for Fiscal Year 2024/25 and voted to promulgate new rules regarding board composition, ADA accommodations, and telehealth guidelines. The Board also decided to appeal a judgment in the Jatala lawsuit and approved several licensure and certification applications.

• Approved projected budget for Fiscal Year 2024/25
• Approved promulgation of rules for board composition, meetings, and ADA accommodations
• Approved promulgation of rules for applied behavior analysis and telehealth guidelines
• Voted to appeal the judgment in the Jatala lawsuit
• Approved Consent Continuance Order for Joddie Dupuis (5-0)
• Approved LSBEP October invoice and Certemy annual invoice
• Approved licensure for applicants 11.23/A, B, and D; conditional approval for 11.23/C and E
• Approved certification for applicants 11.23/G and H; conditional approval for 11.23/F and I

Behavior Analyst Board

The board will review September 2023 financials, the AUP Audit, and the FY 24/25 projected budget. Members will discuss the General Counsel contract for FY 2023/24 and draft telehealth rules for promulgation. The meeting includes executive sessions for credentials review and complaints.

• Review of September 2023 financials and AUP Audit
• Discussion of General Counsel contract for Fiscal Year 2023/24
• Drafting of telehealth rules for promulgation
• Discussion of FY 24/25 projected budget
• Review of licensure, certification, and registration applicant files

The Board appointed Joseph Tuminello, III as chair and Daniela Riofrio as vice-chair. Members approved a resolution to hire Stephanie Laborde of LaFleur and Laborde as general counsel and authorized the Executive Director to pay certain recurring insurance and contract invoices without a board vote.

• Passed resolution to hire Stephanie Laborde as general counsel (5-0, 2 absent)
• Appointed Joseph Tuminello, III as board chair and Daniela Riofrio as vice-chair
• Authorized Executive Director to pay monthly insurance and approved contract invoices without board vote
• Approved September financials, checking, savings, and ICS reconciliations
• Approved licensure for applicants 10.23/A, 10.23/B, 10.23/C, 10.23/D, and 10.23/E (conditional)
• Approved certification for applicants 10.23/F and 10.23/G
• Approved a payment plan for a licensure application fee waiver request
• Revoked registration for applicant 5.22/21

Behavior Analyst Board

The Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board will meet to review licensure applications and complaints in executive sessions. The board will also discuss financial reports, technology upgrades, and the promulgation of telehealth rules.

• Discussion of General Counsel contract for Fiscal Year 2023/24
• Discussion on the promulgation of telehealth rules
• Review of August 2023 financials and AUP Audit Attestation Questionnaire
• Discussion regarding technology and office equipment upgrades
• Review of applicant files for licensure, certification, and registration

The Board approved multiple licensure and certification applications and authorized a formal administrative complaint for case 2022-009C. Financial approvals were made for August reconciliations and a CPA contract update. The Board also voted to use a subpoena for a supervision audit.

• Approved licensure for applicants 9.23/C, 9.23/D, 9.23/E, and 9.23/F
• Approved certification for applicants 9.23/G, 9.23/H, 9.23/I, 9.23/J, 9.23/K, and 9.23/L
• Approved 60-day extension for a lapsed license renewal to obtain CE hours
• Closed Complaint No. 2023-020C with no action (7-0)
• Approved filing a formal Administrative Complaint in Complaint No. 2022-009C (7-0)
• Approved August financials and a $150 monthly CPA contract increase
• Authorized the use of a subpoena to serve Phase II of a supervision audit
• Approved mileage reimbursement for Krysta Babin for the APBA Conference

Behavior Analyst Board

The board will review applications for licensure, certification, and registration in executive session. The meeting also includes discussions on telehealth rule promulgation and financial reviews for June and July 2023.

• Review of applicant files for licensure, certification, and registration
• Discussion regarding promulgation of telehealth rules
• Review of June and July 2023 financials
• Update on contracts for Fiscal Year 2023/24
• Discussion of supervision audit scheduling

The Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board approved multiple licensure and certification applications and finalized financial reports for June and July. The Board decided not to conduct meetings via electronic means at this time to avoid potential licensing delays. Additionally, the Board approved updated election policies and a Memorandum of Understanding with LaBAA.

• Approved licensure for applicants 8.23/A-D, 8.23/K-O and certification for 8.23/R-T
• Approved licensure for 8.23/E-J and certification for 8.23/Q, 8.23/U upon receipt of documents
• Denied RLT return to work until DCFS investigation is complete and reviewed by board
• Approved sending a letter to a clinic stating RLTs must be registered under a licensed LBA
• Approved letters of education for Complaint No. 2023-024CA and 2023-024CB (5-0)
• Approved opening two board-initiated investigations into unnamed LBAs (5-0)
• Approved June and July financial reconciliations and full financial reports
• Approved Policies and Procedures for Elections and the MOU with LaBAA

Behavior Analyst Board

The Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board will hold executive sessions to review credentials and complaints, then convene an open meeting to approve June minutes and receive committee reports. Reports include June 2023 financials, contracts for Fiscal Year 2023/24, updates to policies and procedures, and supervision audits. Discussion items cover the Gulf Coast ABA Conference, BACB guidance on parents as RBTs, and practice restrictions in Nebraska and Illinois.

• Review of applicant files for licensure, certification, and registration
• Update on complaints and documents requiring board approval or decisions
• Review of June 2023 financials and contracts for Fiscal Year 2023/24
• Continued work on updating policies and procedures
• Discussion of supervision audits

The Board awarded the General Counsel contract to Attorney Gordon Dallon Bush, II. Members approved numerous licensure and certification applications and voted to open a board-initiated complaint regarding alleged threats toward clients and staff. Several revocations were confirmed or issued due to application falsification.

• Awarded General Counsel contract to Attorney Gordon Dallon Bush, II
• Approved board-initiated complaint investigation into alleged physical and verbal threats (4-0)
• Confirmed revocation of an RLT registration
• Denied request to reverse a revocation for falsifying an application
• Revoked an application for falsifying information regarding immigration status
• Approved late RLT renewal for an LBA
• Approved licensure for applicants 7.23/A, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, O and certification for 7.23/Q, S
• Approved June LSBEP invoice

Behavior Analyst Board

The board will meet to review applicant files for licensure, certification, and registration. Members will also receive updates on complaints and review financial reports from April 2023.

• Review of applicant files for licensure, certification, and registration
• Review of documents and updates from the Complaints Coordinator
• Review of April 2023 financials
• Update on contracts for Fiscal Year 2023/24

The Board approved several licensure and certification applications and authorized the purchase of a new printer and office artwork. Financial reports for April and May were approved, and a Supervisory Agreement for Complaint No. 2020-001B was accepted. The complaints committee report was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved licensure for applicants 6.23/A, B, C, E, F, G, and H
• Approved certification for applicants 6.23/J, K, L, and M
• Approved Supervisory Agreement for Complaint No. 2020-001B (4-0)
• Approved April and May full financial reports
• Approved purchase of new printer and office artwork
• Approved registration for an RLT with required monthly updates
• Voted to flag one file to deny future applications based on a rap back charge
• Tabled complaints committee report until next month

Behavior Analyst Board

The board will meet to review applicant files for licensure and certification and discuss complaints in executive sessions. The body will also review March 2023 financials and discuss contracts for Fiscal Year 2023/24.

• Review of applicant files for licensure, certification, and registration
• Discussion of contracts for Fiscal Year 2023/24
• Review of March 2023 financials
• Review of invoice for website upgrades
• Discussion of board room internet upgrades and broadcasting equipment

The Board approved five consent agreements for various complaints and granted licensure or certification to multiple applicants. The Board also reversed one RLT revocation and upheld another based on application falsification. Financial reports for March and a website redesign invoice were approved.

• Approved Consent Agreements for cases 2023-011B, 2023-012B, 2023-013B, 2023-015B, and 2023-018B
• Reversed RLT revocation for failure to respond to fingerprint requests
• Upheld revocation for falsifying application answer to question 1
• Approved licensure for applicants 5.23/A, B, C, D, G, H and certification for 5.23/J
• Approved licensure for 5.23/E, F, and I upon receipt of final documents
• Approved March financials, checking reconciliation, and savings reconciliation
• Approved website redesign invoice for 18.25 hours
• Approved policy clarifying that licensed behavior analysts may also register as RLTs

Behavior Analyst Board

The Board will meet to review applications for licensure, certification, and registration in executive session. The agenda also includes reviewing January and February 2023 financials and discussing contract proposals for Fiscal Year 2023/24.

• Review of applicant files for licensure, certification, and registration
• Review of January and February 2023 financial reports
• Discussion of ICS and CDARS fund management at banking institutions
• Review of contract proposals for Fiscal Year 2023/24
• Discussion regarding the recently implemented online Jurisprudence Exam

Behavior Analyst Board

The Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board will meet to review applicant files for licensure and certification. The board will also discuss the FY22/23 amended budget and updates to the online Jurisprudence Exam.

• Review of applicant files for licensure, certification, and registration
• Discussion of proposed amended budget for FY22/23
• Review of January 2023 financials and CPA services
• Final adjustments to the on-line Jurisprudence Exam
• Review of pre-filed bills for the upcoming legislative session

The Board approved the FY 22/23 amended budget and a $1,250 quote for website updates. It also finalized and implemented a new online Jurisprudence Exam. Additionally, the Board reviewed multiple licensure and certification applications and continued contracts for the Prosecuting Attorney and Administrative Law Judge.

• Approved Amended Budget for FY 22/23
• Approved $1,250 quote for website updates via General Informatics
• Approved and implemented the electronic Jurisprudence Exam
• Continued contracts for Prosecuting Attorney and Administrative Law Judge/Hearing Officer
• Approved licensure and certification for multiple applicants (3/23/A through 3/23/F)
• Approved the February meeting minutes
• Approved the January LSBEP invoice
• Denied registration for applicants 1.23/1 and 1.23/6 for failure to respond

Behavior Analyst Board

The board will meet to review applicant files for licensure, certification, and registration. Members will also discuss pre-filed bills for the upcoming legislative session and update policies to reflect amended rules from December 2022.

• Review of applicant files for licensure, certification, and registration
• Review of November and December 2022 financials
• Discussion of pre-filed bills for the upcoming legislative session
• Updating policies and procedures based on December 2022 amended rules
• Review of 2022 audited CEU Reporting Forms

The Board approved numerous licensure and certification applications, three license reinstatements, and the November and December financial reports. The Board also accepted a voluntary surrender of a license and dismissed one complaint.

• Approved licensure for applicants 2.23/B through 2.23/S (with some conditional on documents)
• Approved certification for applicants 2.23/U, 2.23/W, and 2.33/V
• Approved three lapsed license reinstatements effective 2-9-23
• Accepted and approved Voluntary Surrender of License for complaint 2021-014C (5-0)
• Dismissed and closed complaint 2023-014B with no action
• Approved November and December financial reports and reconciliations
• Approved dinner and lunch expenses for board members and staff attending a conference
• Voted to open a board-initiated complaint against an unregistered individual providing services

Behavior Analyst Board

The Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board meets to review credentials and complaints in executive session, then holds an open meeting for committee reports. Key discussions include four published rule amendments and pre-filed bills for the upcoming legislative session, as well as a legal opinion on a reciprocity rule request. Several committees tabled their reports to the February meeting.

• Discussion of 4 rule amendments published and pre-filed bills for upcoming legislative session
• Legal opinion on promulgation of reciprocity rule request
• Review of applicant files for licensure, certification, and registration in executive session
• Review of 2022 CEU reporting forms
• Complaints Committee update and review of documents requiring board approval

The Board unanimously denied a proposed rule for licensure by reciprocity, citing that it did not meet state standards. The Board also approved several licensure applications and opened five board-initiated complaints regarding renewal issues.

• Denied proposed rule for licensure by reciprocity (Unanimous)
• Approved licensure for applicants 1.23/A, 1.23/B, and 1.23/C
• Opened five board-initiated complaints regarding renewal issues
• Approved licensure for applicants 1.23/2, 1.23/3, 1.23/4, 1.23/7, and 1.23/9
• Denied licensure for applicant 11.22/2 for failure to respond
• Approved LSBEP invoice for December
• Approved November meeting minutes
• Tabled Jurisprudence Committee items to March