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Mandatory Licensing

Kansas requires mandatory state licensure for behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts. Applicants must hold current BACB certification (BCBA or BCaBA). Licenses expire 24 months from date of issuance. Initial applications are paper-based; renewals can be filed online.

Quick Reference

Licensing Status
Mandatory
Primary License Type
Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA)
Education Required
Master's Degree (via BACB)
Estimated Cost
$70 initial
Renewal Cycle
Biennial (24 months)
BACB Required
Yes
Online Verification
Available
Important Deadline:24 months from issuance

Licensing Board

Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB)

License Verification

Online verification available

BACB Certification

BACB certification required

Available License Types

Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA)
Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst (LaBA)

Detailed Requirements

Education Requirements

Must meet education requirements through BACB certification pathway. Master's degree required for BCBA/LBA certification.

Supervised experience as required by BACB certification standards.

Must pass the BACB certification examination. No additional state exam required.

Biennial renewal (24 months from issuance). CE Requirements: 30 hours during each 2-year period, including at least 4 hours in ethics. Renewals can be filed online through KSBSRB website.

Application Fee (LBA and LaBA): $70. Renewal Fee LBA: $120. Renewal Fee LaBA: $70. Duplicate Wall Certificate: $20.

BACB certification (BCBA or BCaBA) is required for state licensure. Kansas BSRB verifies BACB certification status as part of application process.

Kansas BSRB is located at 700 SW Harrison St, Suite 420, Topeka, KS 66603 (phone: 785-296-3240). Initial applications are paper-based and require mailing; renewals are available online. 30 CE hours required per renewal cycle (more than BACB minimum), with 4 hours mandatory in ethics. ASWB Licensing Exam changes begin August 2026.

BSRB now offers convenient online license renewal. Governing statutes and regulations available on BSRB website. Board closed January 19, 2026 for Martin Luther King Jr. State Holiday.

Additional Information

Kansas requires 30 CE hours per 2-year renewal cycle (vs. BACB's 32 hours), but specifically mandates 4 hours in ethics. Application fee is the same for both license levels ($70), but renewal is more expensive for LBA ($120) than LaBA ($70). Online renewal now available through KSBSRB portal.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference purposes. Requirements may change. Always verify current requirements with the official Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB). Last updated: Jan 19, 2026.