Nebraska
Nebraska requires mandatory state licensure for behavior analysts since September 2024 (one year after enabling legislation September 2023). Governed by 172 NAC 86 (regulations being finalized). Must hold current BACB certification (BCBA/BCBA-D for LBA, BCaBA for LaBA). Preliminary conviction review available.
Quick Reference
Licensing Board
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) - Office of Behavioral Health Licensing
License Verification
Online verification available
BACB Certification
BACB certification required
Available License Types
Detailed Requirements
LBA: Must meet BACB BCBA requirements - master's degree in behavior analysis or related field with approved coursework. LaBA: Must meet BACB BCaBA requirements - bachelor's degree with approved coursework.
Must meet BACB supervised fieldwork requirements. LaBA must work under close ongoing supervision of LBA.
Must pass BACB certification examination (BCBA for LBA, BCaBA for LaBA). No additional state exam required.
Renewal requirements still being finalized under 172 NAC 86. Likely biennial renewal following BACB standards (32 CEUs every 2 years). Online renewal available through nebraska.mylicense.com. Must create new account each year for renewal.
Preliminary Application Conviction Review: $100 per license type. Application fee: Contact DHHS for current fee schedule (172 NAC 10). Regulations still being finalized.
BACB certification (BCBA/BCBA-D for LBA, BCaBA for LaBA) is required for state licensure. CE requirements follow BACB standards (32 CEUs every 2 years).
Nebraska is a NEWER licensing state - began issuing licenses September 2024. Regulations under 172 NAC 86 still being drafted. Preliminary conviction review ($100) available before full application to determine if convictions would disqualify. NEABA (Nebraska ABA) provides licensure advocacy and updates.
Behavior analyst licensure law passed September 2023, with requirement taking effect September 2, 2024 (one-year implementation period). Nebraska DHHS began accepting applications September 2024. UNO program meets BCBA 2027 requirements.
Additional Information
Nebraska is one of the newest states to require behavior analyst licensure (effective September 2024). Key feature: Preliminary conviction review ($100) lets applicants know if past convictions would disqualify them before investing in full application. UNO program already meets BCBA 2027 requirements. NEABA advocates for practitioners. Regulations under 172 NAC 86 still being finalized.
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Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference purposes. Requirements may change. Always verify current requirements with the official Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) - Office of Behavioral Health Licensing. Last updated: Jan 20, 2026.