Monday, May 4, 2009

NEWS: Oklahoma Governor signs HB 2027--creates licensure for BACB Certificants

AP Story on passage of Oklahoma HB 2027
Signed into law by Governor Henry.
Associated Press - May 4, 2009 6:05 PM ET

"OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Gov. Brad Henry has signed legislation designed to increase the number of therapists who provide services to autistic children...The bill calls for enactment of a licensing process for national board certified behavior analysts..."

Note: This story was reported as coming from the AP, but the info reported is not yet showing on the Oklahoma legislative website, so until confirming reports come out, consider the news tenative.

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