Licensing Guide · New York (NY)
ABA Therapy Licensing in New York
Licensure Status
State licensure required
Licensing Board
Education Dept., Office of the Professions
Year Enacted
2014
Supervision & Telehealth
Supervision Ratio
Education Dept. sets supervision standards; follows BACB guidelines as baseline
Telehealth
Allowed — telehealth ABA permitted statewide
BACB Recognition
BCBA certification required for licensure
Key Requirements in New York
New York enacted behavior analyst licensure in 2014 through the Education Dept., Office of the Professions. This places behavior analyst licensing under the same authority as other licensed professions in the state. BCBA certification is required. New York has no annual cap on ABA insurance coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does New York require behavior analyst licensure?
Yes. New York enacted licensure in 2014 through the Education Dept., Office of the Professions. All practicing behavior analysts must hold a state license.
What department licenses behavior analysts in New York?
The New York State Education Dept., Office of the Professions handles behavior analyst licensing, placing it under the same regulatory authority as other licensed professions.
Does New York have a cap on ABA insurance coverage?
No. New York's autism insurance mandate has no annual dollar cap on ABA therapy. Coverage is required for all fully-insured plans through age 21.
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