California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 56525

Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 48, Sec. 45. (AB 86) Effective July 1, 2013.
(a)A person recognized by the national Behavior Analyst Certification Board as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst may conduct behavior assessments and provide behavioral intervention services for individuals with exceptional needs.
(b)This section does not require a district, special education local plan area, or county office to use a Board Certified Behavior Analyst to conduct behavior assessments and provide behavioral intervention services for individuals with exceptional needs.

Cite this section

Cal. Educ. Code § 56525 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/edc/title-2-elementary-and-secondary-education/division-4-instruction-and-services/part-30-special-education-programs/chapter-5-5-behavioral-interventions/section-56525

Other sections in Chapter 5.5 - Behavioral Interventions

§ 56520§ 56521§ 56521.1§ 56521.2§ 56523§ 56524§ 56525

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