Missouri requires state licensure for behavior analysts. Here's what that means for practitioners and operators in MO.
Licensure required · Since 2010Updated April 2026Behavior Analyst Advisory Board sets supervision standards; follows BACB guidelines
Allowed — telehealth ABA permitted statewide
BCBA certification required for licensure
Missouri enacted behavior analyst licensure in 2010, making it one of the earliest states to regulate the profession. The Behavior Analyst Advisory Board oversees licensing. BCBA certification is required for licensure.
Yes. Missouri enacted licensure in 2010 through the Behavior Analyst Advisory Board. It was among the first states to require licensure for behavior analysts.
The Missouri Behavior Analyst Advisory Board oversees behavior analyst licensing, providing regulatory oversight and handling applications and renewals.
Yes. Missouri mandates commercial insurance coverage for ABA therapy for individuals with an autism diagnosis.
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