Kentucky Applied Behavior Analyst Licensing Board

The agenda for the regular meeting included several key discussion items under Old Business, specifically reviewing the BACB letter if posted. New Business items included Contracts, House Bill 634, and ABA Advocates. The Board also reviewed the Licensure Status Report, which indicated 906 active licenses across different categories, and the Supervisor Compliance Report. The Applications Committee reviewed 12 applications, all of which were approved. The agenda also accounted for approval of per diem payments.

The board discussed the regulations committee, scheduling a meeting for October 1st, and the newsletter committee, with a meeting set for October 15th. They also considered a CEU with Amanda Arce and the possibility of waiving the inactive fee for lower-level credential holders with an active higher credential. The board agreed to review supervision reports at the next complaints committee meeting and discussed adding information to the newsletter about lower-level credentialing and transitioning to higher credentials. The Licensure Status Report was reviewed, showing the number of active licenses. The Application Committee's recommendation to approve applications was approved. Travel and per diem for members attending the September 26, 2025 meeting was approved.

The board discussed financial statements for April 2025 and received a DPL report. A new general counsel was appointed. The Licensure Status Report indicated 815 active licenses. The Application Committee reviewed and recommended approval for 10 applications. Travel and per diem for board members attending the meeting were approved.

The board discussed the Kentucky Association for Behavior Analysis (KYABA), including the number of members present and their roles. There was also a discussion regarding the Department of Medicaid incorrectly reporting the number of Managed Care Organizations (MCOs). The Licensure Status Report was reviewed, showing the number of active licenses. The Application Committee reviewed and recommended the approval of applications. Travel and per diem for board members were approved.

The board discussed dual certification, potentially extending the wait period from 90 to 180 days. They also considered House Bill 79 and its potential impact on the board process, while evaluating options for licensees. The Licensure Status Report was reviewed, showing the number of active licenses. The Application Committee's recommendation to approve 12 applications was approved. Travel and per diem for board members attending the meeting were also approved.