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Committee moves bill to align autism-service provider qualifications into Business and Professions Code
Summary
Sen. Valadares’ SB 402, recodifying qualifications for qualified autism service providers into the Business and Professions Code, passed the committee and was referred to the Senate floor, supporters said the change preserves existing standards and improves regulatory alignment.
Sen. Valadares’ SB 402 would relocate the current statutory qualifications for qualified autism service providers (QASPs) — including behavior therapists and paraprofessionals — from the Health and Safety and Insurance Codes into the Business and Professions Code. Proponents said the change does not alter qualifications and would align oversight with other healing‑arts professions; some opponents said the move risks unintended consequences.
Penny Shanken, a board‑certified behavior analyst with CalABA, said the bill is a technical…
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