Public Policy Corner

The APBA Public Policy Corner is your hub for staying informed, empowered, and engaged in the evolving landscape of ABA practice. Here, practitioners, organizations, and stakeholders can access timely updates, practical resources, and clear guidance developed by APBA’s Public Policy Committee to help navigate regulatory changes, funding challenges, and advocacy opportunities. Our goal is to support you in delivering high-quality, ethical services while strengthening the future of the profession.

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Considerations for Licensure of the Practice of Applied Behavior Analysis 

Position Statement on Government Regulation of Practice 

Resources 

501(c)(3) & 501(c)(6) Comparisons

Article Guides

Why we all need to Shape the Profession of Behavior Analysis Through Advocacy and How to Get Started

Evanko, C. D., Moss-Lourenco, T., Kramer, R., & Napolitano, D. A. (2024). Why we all need to shape the profession of behavior analysis through advocacy and how to get started. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-023-00895-w

Why Public Policy Matters: A Call to Action For the Everyday Behavior Analyst

Coop, B., Ice, E. D., Tomei, A., & Powell, R. U. (2023). Why public policy matters: A call to action for the everyday behavior analyst. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 18(2), 567-576. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-023-00878-x. 

FOR the Love of this Field: Advocating and Collaborating with a United Purpose

Rogers B, Reinecke D, Moss-Lourenco T. For the Love of this Field: Advocating and Collaborating with a United Purpose. Behav Anal Pract. 2024 Jan 4;18(2):558-566. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00894-x. PMID: 40606418; PMCID: PMC12209129.