Attention Kansas ABA &
Diagnostic Providers, Clinicians, and Advocates
Diagnostic Providers, Clinicians, and Advocates
Effective September 1st, 2026, KMAP General Bulletin 26140 states that "individuals aged 20 years and younger with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) must receive a diagnosis from a Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) clinical psychologist or qualified physician. A multidisciplinary diagnostic approach is preferred." Individuals must have a qualified diagnosis to be eligible for autism treatment, including ABA therapy. Individuals who are currently receiving autism treatment, including ABA therapy, and who received their diagnosis from a provider who does not meet the updated qualifications, will have "two years to obtain an updated ASD diagnosis by a qualified provider."
Please read the bulletin below to stay informed on how these changes may affect your current practice. If you have additional questions or comments, please reach out to KansABA using our contact form.
We also recommend following Kansas Grassroots ABA on Facebook to stay informed or get involved in advocacy efforts.
Please read the bulletin below to stay informed on how these changes may affect your current practice. If you have additional questions or comments, please reach out to KansABA using our contact form.
We also recommend following Kansas Grassroots ABA on Facebook to stay informed or get involved in advocacy efforts.
KansABA Executive Council Position Statement on CESS
December 2022
| EC Position on the Use of CESS |
| KansABA BFSR SIG Board Statement Opposing CESS |
Legislative Updates
NCIL Statement
July 16, 2021
As many of you may have heard, the National Council for Independent Living (NCIL) has released a resolution opposing applied behavior analysis (ABA; resolution found here: https://ncilforms.wufoo.com/forms/rnp49bn1nuf8vf/) and behavior-analytic services. The NCIL will be voting on this resolution today (July 16th). Many national organizations (e.g., TXaba, CalABA, CASP, ABAI) have written counter-letters in response to the NCIL resolution. A secondary purpose of these written rebuttals is to educate members of the NCIL board on the inaccuracies in the resolution. KansABA will keep its members informed on any advancements or ways to get involved should the resolution pass. In the meantime, you can find information about the NCIL resolution and specific points on their opposition of ABA in a document created by CASP (casproviders.org/the-f...xfOiyY). This may serve as a nice resource for answering any questions you may receive from parents, staff, or other members of an interdisciplinary team.
Suicide Prevention Training Requirement (Missouri)
January 19, 2019
In effect as of August 28, 2018, HB 1719 mandates completion of two hours of "suicide assessment, referral, treatment, and management training" to fulfill requirements for intial or renewed licensure by all Missouri behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts. Those applying for licensure after January 1, 2019 must provide and maintain documentation of satisfactory training completion.
See here for more information.
Kansas Licensure RequirementsSam Brownback Governor
Max L. Foster, Jr. Executive Director
700 SW Harrison St. Suite 420 Topeka, KS 66603-3929
(785) 296-3240
Fax (785)296-3112
www.ksbsrb.ks.gov
MEMORANDUM
To: Behavior Analysts Assistant Behavior Analysts
From: Max L. Foster, Jr., Executive Director Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board
Subject: Kansas Licensure Requirements
Date: July 26, 2016
The purpose of this correspondence is to inform you that recent legislation passed by the Kansas Legislature requires that effective July 1, 2016 all Behavior Analysts and Assistant Behavior Analysts who deliver applied behavior analysis services in the state of Kansas must now be licensed by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB). To qualify for licensure in Kansas, applicants must be certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
The licensure application — along with the statutes and regulations — may be found on our website at www.ksbsrb.ks.gov. Toward the top of the home page you will see the “Professions” tab. Click on this tab and select “Behavior Analysts.” In the center of the page you will find the link for the licensure application. This application will be used for both levels of licensure. Please complete the application in its entirety.
All application materials must be submitted to our office no later than September 30, 2016. If you have questions concerning licensure, please feel free to contact our office at 785-296-3240. Ms. Joan Hahn is the BSRB staff member who will review your application.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Congratulations on receiving licensure status in the state of Kansas. We are looking forward to hearing from you.
July 16, 2021
As many of you may have heard, the National Council for Independent Living (NCIL) has released a resolution opposing applied behavior analysis (ABA; resolution found here: https://ncilforms.wufoo.com/forms/rnp49bn1nuf8vf/) and behavior-analytic services. The NCIL will be voting on this resolution today (July 16th). Many national organizations (e.g., TXaba, CalABA, CASP, ABAI) have written counter-letters in response to the NCIL resolution. A secondary purpose of these written rebuttals is to educate members of the NCIL board on the inaccuracies in the resolution. KansABA will keep its members informed on any advancements or ways to get involved should the resolution pass. In the meantime, you can find information about the NCIL resolution and specific points on their opposition of ABA in a document created by CASP (casproviders.org/the-f...xfOiyY). This may serve as a nice resource for answering any questions you may receive from parents, staff, or other members of an interdisciplinary team.
Suicide Prevention Training Requirement (Missouri)
January 19, 2019
In effect as of August 28, 2018, HB 1719 mandates completion of two hours of "suicide assessment, referral, treatment, and management training" to fulfill requirements for intial or renewed licensure by all Missouri behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts. Those applying for licensure after January 1, 2019 must provide and maintain documentation of satisfactory training completion.
See here for more information.
Kansas Licensure RequirementsSam Brownback Governor
Max L. Foster, Jr. Executive Director
700 SW Harrison St. Suite 420 Topeka, KS 66603-3929
(785) 296-3240
Fax (785)296-3112
www.ksbsrb.ks.gov
MEMORANDUM
To: Behavior Analysts Assistant Behavior Analysts
From: Max L. Foster, Jr., Executive Director Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board
Subject: Kansas Licensure Requirements
Date: July 26, 2016
The purpose of this correspondence is to inform you that recent legislation passed by the Kansas Legislature requires that effective July 1, 2016 all Behavior Analysts and Assistant Behavior Analysts who deliver applied behavior analysis services in the state of Kansas must now be licensed by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB). To qualify for licensure in Kansas, applicants must be certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
The licensure application — along with the statutes and regulations — may be found on our website at www.ksbsrb.ks.gov. Toward the top of the home page you will see the “Professions” tab. Click on this tab and select “Behavior Analysts.” In the center of the page you will find the link for the licensure application. This application will be used for both levels of licensure. Please complete the application in its entirety.
All application materials must be submitted to our office no later than September 30, 2016. If you have questions concerning licensure, please feel free to contact our office at 785-296-3240. Ms. Joan Hahn is the BSRB staff member who will review your application.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Congratulations on receiving licensure status in the state of Kansas. We are looking forward to hearing from you.
Kansas Association for Behavior Analysis