Mississippi Administrative Code

A. Complaints, Summons, and Notice of Hearing -For the purposes of this rule, "complaint" refers to the formal documents issued by the Board to initiate a disciplinary hearing. The complaint is based on prior investigation of charges or information and shall set forth a statement…

A Board member shall not be entitled to participate in any disciplinary action if the Board determines that such a Board member is personally biased against the accused. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3201-7.4 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-31-7

A. Continuances: It must be recognized that the Board consists of seven (7) practicing psychologists representing various regions of the State. Unlike the judiciary, the Board members are not in the business of conducting hearings; therefore hearings will be held only during regu…

Any person aggrieved by the action of the Board as a result of disciplinary proceedings conducted hereunder may appeal there from as provided for in Section 73-31-21 of the Mississippi Code annotated (1972) Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3201-7.6 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-31-7

The Board is empowered to recognize and certify those psychologists who are qualified to perform civil commitment evaluations for the chancery court and youth courts Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3201-8.1 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-31-7

In order to be certified, the applicant must satisfy the following criteria: A. Holds a permanent license to practice psychology in Mississippi and has met educational program and internship requirements in a clinical practice area appropriate to certification to perform civil co…

Upon receipt of a request by a licensed psychologist who has received approval by the Board, and payment of the fee set by the Board, the Credentialing Coordinator will schedule the applicant for the next administration of the certification examination. Such examination shall be …

If the applicant is found ineligible for certification, the applicant will be so notified by the Credentialing Coordinator. Such notification will take place within thirty (30) days of the day the Board made the decision, and will be by certified mail. An applicant so notified sh…

The Credentialing Coordinator or other psychologist designated by the Board will score the written examination. In order to pass, the applicant must attain a correct score of at least 75%. The examiner will also score the performance sample examination on a pass or fail basis. A …

Within fourteen (14) days following the Board's ratification of the examination results, the Board shall notify the applicants of the outcome of their examination. The Executive Secretary shall issue a certificate to applicants passing both sections of the examination. An applica…

If the applicant fails the civil commitment examination twice, re-examination will be deferred for two years. If the failed applicant wishes to take the exam a third time, the applicant must first obtain supervision and training specific to civil commitment and provide the Board …

The Board may, without a written or oral examination, issue a license to a psychologist licensed in another jurisdiction. The applicant may be exempt from the EPPP requirements described in Chapter 5, Rule 5.1 and 5.2, the educational requirements described in Chapter 4 Rule 4.4,…

The Board may, without a written or oral examination, issue a license to a psychologist licensed in another jurisdiction according to the provisions of Miss Code Ann § 73-31-15 The applicant may be exempt from the EPPP requirements described in Chapter 5, Rules 5.1 and 5.2 and th…

The Board requires all applicants licensed in other jurisdiction to meet the EPPP requirements described in Chapter 5 Rules 5.1 and 5.2, the educational requirements described in Chapter 4, Rule 4.4 and the oral exam as described in Chapter 5, Rules 5.7 and 5.8, except as exempte…

A psychologist who holds a valid license to practice in Mississippi may apply for psychologist emeritus if the psychologist meets following criteria, from Miss Code Ann § 73-31-17: A. The psychologist is 65 years old or older, and B. Has held a Mississippi license for at least tw…

The purpose of these regulations is to safeguard the public's health, safety, and welfare by establishing minimum qualifications and creating exclusive titles corresponding to the level of qualifications for individuals who wish to offer behavior analysis services to the public. …

A. The Mississippi Autism Board shall be empowered under Miss. Code Ann. § 73-75-1, et seq., to license qualified applicants in the practice of behavior analysis. B. The Mississippi Autism Board shall promulgate such rules as are necessary to provide for the licensing of behavior…

A. Board means the Mississippi Autism Board. B. BACB means the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® Inc. C. Behavior Analyst means an individual who meets the minimum requirements of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA® or BCBA-DT), set by the BACB, and is licensed or qual…

The Board shall publish, annually, a list of the names and addresses of all persons licensed by the Board as behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts and a list of all persons whose licenses have been suspended, revoked, denied renewal, put on probationary status, censur…

In accordance with state law, the following non-refundable fees, where applicable, are payable to the Board by check or money order Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3301-10.1 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-75-21 Amended 4/15/2024

Application and Renewal for a Behavior Analyst ....... $250.00 Application and Renewal for Assistant Behavior Analyst..... $100.00 Late Renewal Penalty $ 50.00 Temporary License $ 75.00 Duplicate License Certificate Fee $ 25.00 Criminal Background Investigation Fee $35.00 Applica…

Any person aggrieved by a decision regarding the initial application for licensure or the renewal of licensure shall have the right of a second review by the Board or a designated member of the Board. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3301-11.1 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-75-19 Amended 4/15/2024…

Written notice will be provided to all applicants regarding denial of an original license or a renewal license. Such notice shall contain the reason thereof. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3301-11.2 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-75-19 Amended 4/15/2024

If requested in writing within the specified time frame a hearing will be provided in which the applicant may show cause why the license should be granted or renewed. Within sixty (60) days of the hearing, or other such time frame as determined during the hearing, written finding…

In addition, the Board is authorized to suspend the license of any licensee for being out of compliance with an order for support, as defined in Section 93-11-153. The procedure for suspension of a license for being out of compliance with an order for support, and the procedure f…

The Mississippi Autism Board shall adhere to the Open Meetings Law, Section 25-41-3, Mississippi Code Ann. (1972) as amended. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3301-13.1 Miss. Code Ann. § 25-41-1 and Miss. Code Ann. § 25-41-3 Adopted 4/28/2022 Amended 4/15/2024

(a) "It is the policy of the Legislature that public records must be available for inspection by any person unless otherwise provided by this act. Furthermore, providing access to public records is a duty of each public body and automation of public records must not erode the rig…

(a) Any member may enter into executive session for the transaction of public business; however, all meetings of any public body shall commence as an open meeting. (b) The procedure to be followed by any public body in declaring an executive session shall be as follows: Any membe…

1. The Mississippi Autism Board (Board) shall issue a license, certification or registration to a military-trained applicant, or an applicant who is married to or is dependent of a member of the military to allow the applicant to lawfully practice the applicant's occupation in Mi…

1. An individual may request the Board for a determination of whether the individual's criminal record will disqualify the individual from obtaining a license. The determination request shall be in writing, filed on a form supplied by the Board and signed in the presence of a not…

The Board shall consist of five (5) members as set forth in Miss. Code Ann. § 73-75-7, for the terms indicated therein. The Board administers and interprets the laws related to licensure and practice of applied behavior analysis. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3301-2.1 Miss. Code Ann. §…

The Board shall meet at least twice each year, with the first meeting being the third Friday in January, and the second being the third Friday in July. Additional meetings may be held, at the discretion of the chairperson of the Board or any two Board members. A quorum shall cons…

The Board shall: A. establish examination, licensing, and renewal of license criteria for applicants and investigate and evaluate each applicant applying for licensure to practice applied behavior analysis B. maintain an up-to-date list of all individuals licensed to practice app…

A. An application for a license as a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst shall be submitted to the Board at its principal office at 401 Mississippi Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39203, on an application form provided by the Board. B. Every application shall be typed or …

A. Education 1) Education qualifications deemed equivalent to those specified in Miss. Code Ann. § 73-75-13 shall be at least a master's degree, e.g., M.S., M.A., or M.Ed. 2) Institutions recognized by the Board within the meaning of Miss. Code Ann. § 73-75-13 shall be those inst…

A. Education 1) Education qualifications deemed equivalent to those specified in Miss. Code Ann. § 73-75-13 shall be at least a Bachelor's degree, e.g., B.A. or B.S. 2) Institutions recognized by the Board within the meaning Miss. Code Ann. § 73-75-13 shall be those institutions …

An applicant for licensure by reciprocity shall submit to the Board, verified by oath, written evidence in form and content satisfactory to the Board that the applicant has met all requirements set forth in Rule 3.1 and 3.2 or 3.3 of these regulations. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 330…

A. A temporary license to practice a may be granted to:1) An applicant for licensure meeting the requirements of Rule 3.1 and 3.2 or 3.3 who has taken the approved National Examination and is awaiting release of the applicant's score; and 2) An applicant for licensure as a behavi…

A. A temporary license shall be issued for a six (6) month period beginning on the date of issuance. All regular license requirements must be completed and submitted to the Board during the temporary licensure period. Supervision by a Licensed Behavior Analyst must be maintained …

An application shall be deemed abandoned by the Board if, after six (6) months from the date of filing, the requirements for licensing have not been completed and submitted to the Board. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3301-3.7 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-75-9. Amended 4/15/2024

A person licensed to practice Applied Behavior Analysis in Mississippi shall be issued a "Certificate of Licensure." The licensee shall prominently display the "Certificate of Licensure" or copy thereof at their place(s) of employment. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3301-4.1 Miss. Code …

A. The Board shall issue regular licenses, which shall be renewed prior to the expiration date of the license. B. The licensure period shall not exceed three (3) years and will terminate at midnight on the date of expiration unless renewed. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3301-5.1 Miss. …

The Board shall make renewal applications available electronically and provide copies to licensed individuals by mail if requested by the licensee. A. The licensee shall:1) Complete the renewal form; 2) Submit proof of continuing education credit as detailed in Chapter 6 of these…

A licensee who does not comply with renewal requirements prior to licensure expiration will be deemed to have allowed his license to lapse. Said license may be reinstated by the Board, in its discretion, by the payment of the "renewal," "late renewal penalty", and the required ve…

Each individual licensed as a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst is responsible for optimum service to the consumer and is accountable to the consumer, the employer, and the profession for evidence of maintaining high levels of skill and knowledge. A. Continuing educa…

A. Each licensee must report a minimum of twelve (12) hours of continuing education each year, including one (1) hour of ethical or legal continuing education. Continuing education hours earned in excess of twelve (12) hours will carryover and apply to subsequent year(s) record. …

The content must apply to the field of applied behavior analysis and must be designed to meet one of the following goals: A. Update knowledge and skills required for competent performance beyond entry level as described in current legislation and regulations. B. Allow the license…