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Behavior‑analysis groups back dedicated licensure board to speed licensing and oversight
Summary
Provider groups told the committee that H.348/S.220 would create an independent, self‑sustaining board to license applied behavior analysts, reduce application backlogs and improve oversight of publicly funded services for autism treatment.
Dr. Paul Girardi, president of the Massachusetts Association for Behavior Analysis (MASABA), and Dr. Charlie Newfield of Beacon ABA Services testified in support of House Bill 348 and Senate Bill 220, legislation to create licensure for applied behavior analysts (LABAs) and to establish an independent board.
Girardi said MASABA represents more than…
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