South Dakota requires state licensure for behavior analysts. Here's what that means for practitioners and operators in SD.
Licensure required · Since 2016Updated April 2026Follows BACB guidelines; Advisory Committee oversees supervision standards
Allowed — telehealth important for rural South Dakota communities
BCBA certification required for licensure
South Dakota enacted behavior analyst licensure in 2016 under the Applied Behavior Analyst Advisory Committee. BCBA certification is required. Telehealth is important for serving the state's rural population.
Yes. South Dakota enacted licensure in 2016 through the Applied Behavior Analyst Advisory Committee.
The South Dakota Applied Behavior Analyst Advisory Committee oversees behavior analyst licensure and regulation in the state.
Yes. Telehealth ABA is permitted and particularly important for families in rural areas of South Dakota where in-person providers may be limited.
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