Legislation Efforts
MNABA, as an organization, advocated to create licensure for behavior analysts in the state of Minnesota. As of January 1st, 2025 Minnesota became the 38th state to license Applied Behavior Analysis. The purpose of this bill is to create protections for members of the public seeking behavior analytic services and to ensure that more Minnesotans will have access to quality behavior analytic services by growing the field and raising the quality of clinical standards.
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MNABA also works to support other bills that are important for expanding the availability of services, improving the quality of services delivered, and supporting families and individuals who benefit from these services.
Licensing behavior analysts
At MNABA, we believe that licensing behavior analysts is an integral part to making sure all families receive fair, appropriate services. Many families in Minnesota have come to depend on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services in schools, clinics, and even their homes. All families have the right to expect services whose quality they can rely on to be ethical, equitable, and scientifically supported. Licensure is one way that we can support and protect families in Minnesota who receive these services, to ensure they are receiving the quality of service they deserve and that many have come to expect and depend on.
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ATAM's final statement on the DHS EIDBI Provisional License
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Click Here to read more about the scope of the OIG and their plan for preventing fraud.
