District of Columbia requires state licensure for behavior analysts. Here's what that means for practitioners and operators in DC.
Licensure required · Since 2024Updated April 2026Follows BACB guidelines (1:6–8 BCBA to RBT ratio recommended)
Allowed — telehealth ABA permitted within DC
BCBA certification required for licensure
The District of Columbia enacted behavior analyst licensure in 2024 under the Board of Psychology. This is one of the newest licensure jurisdictions in the country. Practitioners must hold BCBA certification and obtain a DC license to practice.
Yes. The District of Columbia enacted licensure in 2024. The Board of Psychology oversees behavior analyst licensing. BCBA certification is required.
DC enacted its behavior analyst licensure law in 2024, making it one of the most recently enacted licensure requirements in the country.
The DC Board of Psychology oversees behavior analyst licensure, handling applications, renewals, and regulatory oversight.
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