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It explains ABA’s role in assessing and treating challenging behavior and in building desired skills, especially for autism spectrum disorder. The analysis reviews existing public K-12 authorization for certified analysts and licensed professionals, then evaluates the bill’s change adding registered behavior technicians supervised by qualified professionals and employed by enrolled Medicaid providers. 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BILLS: SB 538  \n\n| REFERENCE | ACTION | ANALYST | STAFF DIRECTOR or BUDGET/POLICY CHIEF |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 1) Early Learning & Elementary Education Subcommittee | 18 Y, 0 N, As CS | Sleap | Brink |\n| 2) Health & Human Services Committee | 20 Y, 0 N | Calixte | Calamas |\n| 3) Education & Employment Committee | 18 Y, 0 N | Sleap | Hassell |\n|  |  |  |  |\n\nSUMMARY ANALYSIS  \nApplied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an umbrella term referring to the principles and techniques used to assess, treat, and prevent challenging behaviors while promoting new, desired behaviors. ABA has been recognized asa treatment option for a range of behavioral health conditions, with an emphasis on the treatment of autism spectrum disorder.  \nCurrent law requires public K-12 schools to allow certified applied behavior analysts and mental health professionals licensed under chapter 490 or chapter 491, to provide ABA services in a classroom setting. However, this requirement does not apply to behavior technicians working under the direction of these certified or licensed professionals.  \nThe bill adds a registered behavior technician who holds a nationally recognized paraprofessional certification in behavior analysis , practices under the supervision of either certified behavior analysts or professionals licensed under chapter 490 or chapter 491, and who is employed by an enrolled Medicaid provider, to the list of private instructional personnel who must be allowed to provide ABA services in the classroom setting.  \nThe bill does not appear to have a fiscal impact.  \nThe bill provides an effective date of July 1, 2022.  \nFULL ANALYSIS  \nI. SUBSTANTIVE ANALYSIS  \nA. EFFECT OF PROPOSED CHANGES:  \nPresent Situation  \nApplied Behavior Analysis  \nApplied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an umbrella term referring to the principles and techniques used to assess, treat, and prevent challenging behaviors while promoting new, desired behaviors. ABA focuses on improving social skills, communication, reading, and academics as well as adaptive learning skills, such as fine motor dexterity, hygiene, grooming, domestic capabilities, punctuality, and job competence. ABA can be effective for children and adults with psychological disorders in a variety of settings, including schools, workplaces, homes, and clinics. 1  \nABA has been recognized as a therapeutic intervention in the treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) .2 ASD is a developmental disability that impacts the social, emotional, and communication skills of affected individuals. The disorder includes a range of conditions that were previously diagnosed separately – such as autism, Asperger syndrome, and other non-specific developmental disorders.3  \nABA has become widely accepted among health care professionals, is used in many schools and treatment clinics, and is considered an evidence-based best practice treatment by the U.S. Surgeon General, American Psychological Association, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and American Academy of Pediatrics.4  \nProviders of ABA Services  \nResearch suggests that ABA interventions should generally be provided under the supervision of a trained behavioral psychologist or behavior analyst. In general, behavior analysts perform patient assessments to determine levels of adaptive and maladaptive behaviors, and develop a treatment plan. Behavior analysts supervise other professionals, such as behavior technicians, who implement the treatment plan, and monitor progress.5  \nThe Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) was established in 1998 to develop uniform standards for determining who is qualified to provide professional ABA services.6 It is an independent, nonprofit organization whose behavior a","cbCaikyytzY0Y6lT","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikyytzY0Y6lT","pdf",379512,"English","# SUMMARY ANALYSIS\n## EFFECT OF PROPOSED CHANGES\n# FULL ANALYSIS\n## I. SUBSTANTIVE ANALYSIS\n### A. EFFECT OF PROPOSED CHANGES\n#### Present Situation\n##### Applied Behavior Analysis\n##### Providers of ABA Services","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of CS/HB 255?\",\"answer\":\"CS/HB 255 expands who may provide ABA services in classroom settings by adding a registered behavior technician under specific supervision and employment requirements.\"},{\"question\":\"How does ABA relate to autism spectrum disorder?\",\"answer\":\"ABA is described as an evidence-based approach for treating challenging behaviors and promoting desired skills, with a particular emphasis on autism spectrum disorder.\"},{\"question\":\"What supervision and employment conditions does the bill add?\",\"answer\":\"The bill adds a registered behavior technician holding a nationally recognized paraprofessional certification, practicing under supervision of certified behavior analysts or professionals licensed under specified chapters, and employed by an enrolled Medicaid provider.\"}]","CS/HB 255 Private Instructional Personnel Providing Applied Behavior Analysis Services - Bill Analysis | PDF",1789913320,18]