Arkansas requires state licensure for behavior analysts. Here's what that means for practitioners and operators in AR.
Licensure required · Since 2025Updated April 2026Follows BACB guidelines (1:6–8 BCBA to RBT ratio recommended)
Allowed — no specific restrictions on telehealth ABA
BCBA certification recognized; new registration requirements in effect
Arkansas enacted the Behavior Analyst Registration Act in 2025, establishing state-level regulation for behavior analysts. Practitioners must register with the state and hold active BACB certification. This is one of the newest licensure laws in the country.
Yes, as of 2025. Arkansas passed the Behavior Analyst Registration Act, requiring practitioners to register with the state. BACB certification is required for registration.
Arkansas enacted the Behavior Analyst Registration Act in 2025, making it one of the most recent states to establish licensure requirements for behavior analysts.
Practitioners must hold active BACB certification (BCBA or BCaBA) and register under the Behavior Analyst Registration Act. RBTs must work under the supervision of a registered BCBA.
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