Behavior Analyst Board public meetings in 2024
12 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Behavior Analyst Board
The board will meet December 10, 2024, to discuss licensure, certification, and registration applications in executive session, along with complaints. They will also review committee reports, approve minutes, and hear the executive director's update on the office building and renewal statistics.
- Credentials Review Committee to review applicant files for licensure, certification, and registration in executive session
- Complaints Committee to receive update and review documents requiring board decisions in executive session
- Finance Committee to review December financials and approve Certemy annual bill
- Jurisprudence Examination Committee to review final draft of policy for the exam
- Legislative Oversight Committee update on telehealth rule submitted for publication as final rule
The Board approved a new policy and procedures draft for the Jurisprudence Exam and authorized updates to the exam questions. Members also approved December financial reconciliations and processed multiple licensure and certification applications.
- Approved new policy and procedures for Jurisprudence Exam
- Approved December checking, savings, and ICS reconciliations
- Approved full December financials
- Approved licensure for applicants 12.24/A, C, D, E, L, and M
- Approved certification for SCaBA applicants 12.24/G, H, and I
- Approved a late RLT renewal (AW)
- Approved uninterrupted services for two RLTs with required updates
- Denied licensure for applicant 12.24/14
Behavior Analyst Board
The board will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, welcome new members, and receive committee reports. Most substantive work—reviewing applicant files for licensure and handling complaints—will occur in closed executive sessions. Open session items include financial updates, a policy review for the Jurisprudence Exam, and a hearing on the Telehealth Rule at 2:00 p.m.
- Executive Session: Credentials Review Committee to review licensure, certification, and registration applicant files.
- Executive Session: Complaints Committee to review complaints and documents requiring board decisions.
- Finance Committee update on July, August, and September financials.
- Legislative Oversight Committee hearing at 2:00 p.m. for public comments on the Telehealth Rule.
- Discussion of Long Range Planning and LBAB sponsored events for licensees.
The Board elected Ms. Riofrio as chair and Dr. Mandal-Blasio as vice-chair. Members approved multiple licensure and certification applications, finalized financial reports for July through October, and approved a Consent Agreement for Complaint No. 2024-028C.
- Elected Ms. Riofrio as board chair
- Elected Dr. Mandal-Blasio as board vice-chair
- Approved licensure for applicants 11.24/D, E, F, G, J, K, L, 10.24/M, 11.24/P, T, and U
- Approved certification for SCaBA applicants 11.24/C, F, and H
- Denied RLT application from an individual previously denied for falsifying application
- Approved Consent Agreement and Order for Complaint No. 2024-028C
- Approved amended financials for July, August, and September and full October financials
- Approved two RLT applicants previously revoked for falsifying applications
Behavior Analyst Board
The Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board will meet to review licensure, certification, and registration applications, as well as complaints, in executive session. The board will also discuss committee reports on finance, jurisprudence, and continuing education, and receive an executive director's report on office building updates and board appointments.
- Credentials Review Committee to review applicant files for licensure, certification, and registration
- Complaints Committee to receive update and review documents requiring board decisions
- Finance Committee to review September financials, AUP final report, and FY 25/26 budget draft
- Jurisprudence Examination Committee to discuss policy on multiple re-takes
- Legislative Oversight Committee to review OLRP quote and discuss hearing date for telehealth rule
The Board approved the projected budget for the 2025/26 fiscal year and voted to support terminating their current office lease due to maintenance and HVAC issues. Members also approved numerous licensure and certification applications and hired Odessa Toma as Administrative Coordinator 2.
- Approved projected budget for 2025/26 Fiscal Year
- Voted to support terminating office lease and seeking new location
- Approved licensure for applicants 10.24/A, B, D, G, H, I, K, L, M, Q, and S
- Approved certification for SCaBA applicants 10.24/E, F, J, N, and O
- Hired Odessa Toma for Administrative Coordinator 2 position
- Approved OLRP quote for oversight services
- Closed Complaint No. 2024-029C with no action
- Denied request to reverse a denial for falsifying an application
Behavior Analyst Board
The Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board will meet to consider a licensure denial hearing, review complaints and credentials in executive session, and discuss financial reports and the Gulf Coast Conference. No votes on new policies or rules are scheduled.
- Intent to Deny Application for Licensure hearing (File Review No. 9.24/H)
- Executive session for Credentials Review and Complaints Committee
- Finance Committee review of August financials
- Continuing Education Committee review of CEU audit submissions
- Discussion of Gulf Coast Conference update
The Board approved numerous licensure and certification applications and processed several late renewals. It also approved three disciplinary actions, including two consent agreements and one voluntary license surrender. A decision on one licensure candidate was tabled pending additional information.
- Tabled decision on licensure candidate 9.24/H to gather more information (5-0)
- Approved licensure for applicants 9.24/A, B, D, E, F, I, J, K, M, O, and Q
- Approved certification for SCaBA applicants 9.24/L and S
- Approved Consent Agreements and Orders for Complaint No. 2024-32B and 2024-35B (5-0)
- Approved Voluntary Surrender of License for Complaint No. 2024-25B (5-0)
- Approved late license renewals for MH and JP, and certification renewal for JE
- Approved renewal for 9 lapsed RLTs
- Approved $174.11 reimbursement to Executive Director Rhonda Boe
Behavior Analyst Board
The board will conduct executive sessions to review licensure applications and complaint documents. Other business includes committee reports, legislative oversight updates, and discussions regarding licensee events.
- Credentials Review Committee: Review of applicant files for licensure, certification, or registration
- Complaints Committee: Review of documents requiring board approval or decisions
- Finance Committee: Review of payment of compensatory time in excess of 360 for FY 23/24
- Legislative Oversight Committee: Discussion of OLRC meeting update and promulgation of 2 rules
- Continuing Education Committee: Review of CEU Renewal audit letters for distribution
The Board approved payment for 313 compensatory hours for Executive Director Rhonda Boe. A public hearing for Chapter 2 Behavior Analysis rules was scheduled for October 23, 2024. The Board also processed numerous licensure applications and renewals.
- Approved payment of 313 compensatory hours to Rhonda Boe at straight rate by Sept 30, 2024
- Scheduled public hearing for Chapter 2 Behavior Analysis rules for Oct 23, 2024, at 2:15 p.m.
- Approved licensure for applicants 8.24/A, B, C, D, E, G, J, and L
- Approved licensure for applicants 8.24/I and 8.2/K upon receipt of final documents
- Approved certification for SCaBA applicants 8.24/H and 8.24/M
- Denied RLT applicant 6.24/9 in accordance with R.S. 37:3708 (D)
- Approved reinstatement of license for CB and late renewals for EJA and HB
- Approved accountant to prepare the AFR at an hourly rate outside monthly service fee
Behavior Analyst Board
The board will conduct executive sessions to review licensure applications and complaints. The full board will also review financial reports from May and June 2024 and assess staffing needs.
- Review of applicant files for licensure, certification, and registration in Executive Session
- Review of documents requiring board approval or decisions via the Complaints Committee
- Review of May 2024 and June 2024 financials
- Assessment of current staff and need for an additional permanent administrative position
- Review of CEU Renewal Logs submitted with renewals
The Board approved the creation of a permanent full-time Administrative Assistant position starting at $17.00 per hour. Members also approved numerous licensure and certification applications and reinstated one suspended license. Financial reconciliations for June were approved.
- Approved creation of full-time Administrative Assistant position at $17.00/hour ($35,360 annually)
- Reinstated suspended license for Complaint No. 2020-001B (5-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved Consent Agreement and Order for Complaint No. 2025-036B (6-0)
- Approved licensure for applicants 7.24/A, B, C, D, E, F, I, N, O, P, and U
- Approved certification for SCaBA applicants 5.24/N, 7.24/J, K, M, S, and T
- Approved June financials and LSBEP invoice
- Voted not to flag RLTs L.A., D.D., J.C., M.G., and L.J. for review upon reapplication
- Voted to flag RLT J.S. for review should the individual reapply
Behavior Analyst Board
The Board will meet on June 11, 2024, to review applications for licensure, certification, and registration in executive session. The meeting also includes a review of complaints, financial reports for April and May 2024, and continuing education renewal logs.
- Review of applicant files for licensure, certification, and registration
- Review of complaints and updates from the Complaints Coordinator
- Review of April and May 2024 financials
- Review of CEU Renewal Logs submitted with renewals
- Approval of May 14, 2024, meeting minutes
The Board approved several licensure applications for behavior analysts and SCaBAs. It also approved financial reconciliations and reports for March, April, and May. Additionally, the Board voted on registration status and monitoring requirements for various Registered Line Technicians (RLTs).
- Approved licensure for applicants 6.24/A, 6.24/B, 6.24/D, 6.25F, and 6.25/G
- Approved SCaBA licensure for applicants 6.24/C, 6.24/J, 6.24/K, and 6.24/L
- Denied one new application based on ethical issues from previous employment
- Approved May LSBEP invoice and corrected March General Ledger
- Approved full financial reports for April and May
- Approved May supervision report for a Consent Agreement
- Voted to allow three RLTs to continue registration with required monthly updates
- Voted to give two RLTs 10 days to respond to requests or face immediate revocation
Behavior Analyst Board
The Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board will meet to approve minutes, receive committee reports, and hold executive sessions for credentials and complaints. Notable items include a review of March 2024 financials, discussion of the executive director's compensatory hours, and an update on bills affecting the practice and the Final Rule progress.
- Review of March 2024 financials
- Discussion of executive director's compensatory hours
- Review of bills directly affecting behavior analyst practice
- Update on Final Rule progress
- Renewals Tier 2.1 Reporting
The Board approved multiple licensure applications for Behavior Analysts and SCaBAs and processed several credential file reviews. It also approved a Consent Agreement for Complaint No. 2024-31B and issued a Letter of Education for Complaint No. 2023-022C.
- Approved licensure for applicants 4.24/L, 5.24/B, 5.24/C, 5.24/E, 5.24/F, 5.24/G, 5.24/H, 5.24/K, and 5.24/L
- Approved licensure for SCaBA applicants 5.24/A, 5.24/D, 5.24/I, 5.24/J, 5.24/M, and 5.24/N
- Voted to reverse the revocation of one RLT
- Upheld a 3-month revocation for an RLT who falsified an application
- Approved Consent Agreement and Order for Complaint No. 2024-31B (5-0)
- Approved Letter of Education and closure of Complaint No. 2023-022C (5-0)
- Approved March financials and April LSBEP invoice
- Approved legal review for payment of Executive Director's compensatory time
Behavior Analyst Board
The Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board will meet on April 17, 2024, to review applications for licensure, certification, and registration in executive session. Committees will report on complaints, finance (including a proposed amended budget for FY 23/24), legislative oversight (telehealth rules and bills), continuing education, and supervision audits. The board will also discuss renewals and receive the executive director's report.
- Review of applicant files for licensure, certification, and registration (executive session)
- Review of complaints and documents requiring board decisions (executive session)
- Review of March 2024 financials and proposed amended budget for FY 23/24
- Review of proposed response to comments on telehealth rules and bills affecting practice
- Review of supervision audit submissions
The Board approved an amended budget for FY 2024/25 and adopted specific wording for a rule regarding the delivery of applied behavior analysis via telehealth. The Board also processed multiple licensure applications and reviewed ongoing complaint investigations.
- Approved amended FY 2024/25 budget
- Approved telehealth rule wording requiring compliance with Louisiana Telehealth Access Act (6-0)
- Approved CLEAR membership renewal for $260.00 annually
- Approved LSBEP invoice for March
- Approved licensure for applicants 4.24/D, 4.24/E, 4.24/F, 4.24/G, 4.24/H, and 4.24/J
- Approved licensure for applicants 4.24/B, 4.24/C, 4.24/I, and 4.24/M pending Jurisprudence Exam passing score
- Approved licensure for applicants 4.24/A, 4.24/K, and 4.24/N pending final documents
- Denied application 4.24/L due to use of white out
Behavior Analyst Board
The board will review licensure applications and complaints in executive session. The meeting also includes reviews of January and February financials and updates on telehealth rule notices.
- Review of applicant files for licensure, certification, and registration
- Review of Complaints Committee documents and updates
- Financial review for January 2024 and February 2024
- Review of comments regarding telehealth rules and ADA accommodations
- Approval of form for CEU reporting
The Board approved financial reconciliations and full reports for January and February. It established a new tiered attorney fee schedule and awarded contracts to legal and CPA services. The Board also decided to incorporate the Louisiana Telehealth Access Act into its telehealth rules.
- Approved January and February full financials and reconciliations
- Increased attorney fees to tiered rates from $150 to $280 per hour
- Awarded CPA services contract to Faulk & Winkler at $1,450 per month
- Approved licensure for applicants 3.24/A, 3.24/C, 3.24/D, 3.24/E, and 3.24/F
- Approved certification for applicant 3.24/G
- Approved the Continuing Education Reporting Log
- Granted contract signature authority to Executive Director Boe
- Decided to incorporate the Louisiana Telehealth Access Act into telehealth rules
Behavior Analyst Board
The Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board will meet on February 21, 2024, to review applicant files for licensure, certification, and registration in executive session, along with complaints updates. In open session, the board will receive committee reports on financials for December 2023 and January 2024, an update on telehealth rule promulgation, and discussion on continuing education hours for 2024. The executive director will report on an FBI audit review, IdentoGO update, and election results.
- Credentials Review Committee to review applicant files for licensure, certification, and registration in executive session
- Complaints Committee to receive update and review documents requiring board approval in executive session
- Finance Committee to review financials for December 2023 and January 2024
- Legislative Oversight Committee update on promulgation of telehealth rules and ADA attendance accommodations
- Continuing Education Committee discussion on hours required for 2024 reporting period and form approval
The Board approved three Consent Agreements and Orders for specific complaints and processed numerous licensure and certification applications. It also approved December financials and a new schedule for renewal reporting periods.
- Approved Consent Agreements and Orders for Complaints 2022-009C, 2023-016C, and 2023-017C (5-0)
- Approved licensure for applicants 2.24/A through 2.24/F and certification for 2.24/G through 2.24/I
- Approved December checking, savings, ICS, and full financial reports (5-0)
- Approved a $40 per month payment plan for 10 months for a Waiver Application (5-0)
- Approved a renewal hour schedule to be emailed to all LBAs (5-0)
- Approved the creation of a state email address specifically for renewals (5-0)
- Voted to open a board-initiated complaint against an LBA for allowing unregistered services (5-0)
- Approved late fees of $50 per month for an RLT who failed to renew for 2023 (5-0)
Behavior Analyst Board
The Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board will hold executive sessions to review credentials and complaints, then an open meeting to approve minutes and receive committee reports. Discussion items include a study on registering line technicians, an update on telehealth rule promulgation, and continuing education hour requirements for 2023 licensees. The board will also review November 2023 financials and hear an executive director's report.
- Study of registration of line technicians (discussion item)
- Update on promulgation of telehealth rules (Legislative Oversight Committee)
- Discussion on continuing education hours required for 2023 licensees (Continuing Education Committee)
- Review of November 2023 financials (Finance Committee)
- Executive session for credentials review and complaints (closed to public)
The Board approved several licensure and certificate applications and denied registration for two individuals due to ethical concerns. It also established new deadlines for application submissions to allow staff more time for file preparation. Financial reports for November and the December LSBEP invoice were approved.
- Approved licensure for applicants 12.23/F, 1.24/D, 1.24/E, 1.24/F, 1.24/G, 1.24/H, and 1.25/I
- Denied registration for one individual due to ethical concerns
- Denied registration for one RLT due to reported unethical behavior
- Closed Complaint No. 2023-019C with no action
- Approved November financials and December LSBEP invoice
- Set application deadlines to the Thursday or Wednesday prior to the board meeting
- Approved a supervision report related to a Consent Agreement
- Approved licensure for applicants 1.24/A, 1.24/B, 1.24/C, and 1.24/J pending final documents