NYS Department of EducationGraduate PermitPosted 5/27/24 Important Update: The NYSABA public policy committee recently met with the New York State Executive Board Secretary for Applied Behavior Analysis and would like to share the following update. Based on changes to the licensure law and subsequent updates to regulations in 2023, the State Education Department has established a “graduate permit” that replaces the limited permit for most licensure candidates. If you are a graduate of an acceptable program and you are performing activities and services in New York State to complete supervised experience and/or examination requirements for certification by the Behavior Analysis Certification Board, you must obtain a graduate permit. A graduate permit authorizes practice of applied behavior analysis in New York State under the supervision of a New York State licensed behavior analyst. (This assumes that you are not practicing under one of the other exemptions in Education Law.) You may apply for a graduate permit by submitting the graduate permit application form and fee of $10. If you change supervisors or have additional supervisors after a permit is issued, you must obtain a re-issued permit. You and each supervisor must complete a new graduate permit application for each prospective supervisor and return it to the Office of the Professions. A new fee is not required for a permit issued as a result of a change in supervisor. Graduate permits expire three years from the date of issue. What Are “Acceptable” Education Programs?
Graduate Permit Application Forms:
I Am an ABA Student in New York. What About Me? Students accruing practice hours and/or fieldwork hours in New York, regardless of the location of the education program’s institution of higher education may do so under the student practice exemption only under the supervision of a New York Licensed Behavior Analyst. In addition, they must be in an acceptable program. An acceptable program is:
All practice exemptions, including the provision for qualifying students, are defined under section 8807 of Education Law. More Information on New York Licensure Pathways Please visit the State Education Department website. For specific questions you can contact NYSED or NYSABA.
All practicing and aspiring Licensed Behavior Analysts in New York:Posted 5/27/24 The New York State Education Department (NYSED) updated its Mandated Reporter Training Requirements, requiring a new version of the Child Abuse Identification training taking effect in April 2025. The training is currently being offered for free. Please see the Office of Children and Family Services website for details.
State Education Department Update - Guidance on Unlicensed ProfessionalsUpdated 9/27/23 NYSABA would like to thank our Public Policy Committee for advocating for and working collaboratively with the State Education Department (SED) to help resolve a long-standing issue. Yesterday, SED released its long-awaited guidance on the use of unlicensed personnel in the ABA tiered service delivery model. We would like to thank CASP and Autism Speaks for their continued collaboration with NYSABA and for their ongoing advocacy on this issue and many other issues that impact the autistic community. It is important that all Licensed Behavior Analysts and Certified Behavior Analyst Assistants read and understand this new guidance. As a member of NYSABA, your membership helps support this important and necessary work. Thank you! Please find the guidance here: https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/licensed-behavior-analysts/professional-practice/guidance-on-the-roles-of-licensed-providers-and-unlicensed-personnel-in-delivering-aba-services
Updates regarding bill A.10454 (NY Licensure)11/30/22 Please see the attached Memo of Support: |
