Panel delays and asks agencies to study licensing for positive behavioral support facilitators

Feb 27, 2026

Senate Bill 210, which would have the Board of Counseling recognize positive behavioral support as a licensed service and direct agencies to develop regulations, was carried over to allow DHP and DMAS time to craft scope and regulations.

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Senate Bill 210 would amend the code to request that the Board of Counseling adopt positive behavioral support as a licensed service and direct DHP and DMAS to develop any necessary regulations. The sponsor said the change would expand recognition and oversight for facilitators who conduct screening, care coordination and crisis de‑escalation activities and are currently paid through IDD waivers.

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