Licensing Guide · South Dakota (SD)
ABA Therapy Licensing in South Dakota
Licensure Status
State licensure required
Licensing Board
Applied Behavior Analyst Advisory Committee
Year Enacted
2016
Supervision & Telehealth
Supervision Ratio
Follows BACB guidelines; Advisory Committee oversees supervision standards
Telehealth
Allowed — telehealth important for rural South Dakota communities
BACB Recognition
BCBA certification required for licensure
Key Requirements in South Dakota
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does South Dakota require behavior analyst licensure?
Yes. South Dakota enacted licensure in 2016 through the Applied Behavior Analyst Advisory Committee.
What oversees behavior analyst licensing in South Dakota?
The South Dakota Applied Behavior Analyst Advisory Committee oversees behavior analyst licensure and regulation in the state.
Is telehealth ABA available in South Dakota?
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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