CHAPTER 17. Qualified Autism Service Providers [4999.200. - 4999.202.]

Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC 17.

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Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC § 4999.200. Section 4999.200.

“Qualified autism service provider” means an individual who meets either of the following criteria: (a) Is certified by a national entity, such as the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, with a certification that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies who designs, supervises, or provides treatment for pervasive developmental disorder or autism, provided the services are within the experience and competence of the individual who is nationally certified. (b) Is licensed as a physician and surgeon, physical therapist, occupational therapist, psychologist, marriage and family therapist, educational psychologist, clinical social worker, professional clinical counselor, speech-language pathologist, or audiologist, pursuant to Division 2 (commencing with Section 500), and who designs, supervises, or provides treatment for pervasive developmental disorder or autism, provided the services are within the experience and competence of the licensee.

Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC § 4999.201. Section 4999.201.

“Qualified autism service professional” means an individual who meets all of the following criteria: (a) Provides behavioral health treatment, which may include clinical case management and case supervision under the direction and supervision of a qualified autism service provider. (b) Is supervised by a qualified autism service provider. (c) Provides treatment pursuant to a treatment plan developed and approved by the qualified autism service provider. (d) Is either of the following: (1) A behavioral service provider who meets the education and experience qualifications described in Section 54342 of Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations for an Associate Behavior Analyst, Behavior Analyst, Behavior Management Assistant, Behavior Management Consultant, or Behavior Management Program. (2) (A) A psychological associate, an associate marriage and family therapist, an associate clinical social worker, or an associate professional clinical counselor, as defined and regulated by the Board of Behavioral Sciences or the Board of Psychology. (B) If an individual meets the requirement described in subparagraph (A), they shall also meet the criteria set forth in the regulations adopted pursuant to Section 4686.4 of the Welfare and Institutions Code for a Behavioral Health Professional. (e) (1) Has training and experience in providing services for pervasive developmental disorder or autism pursuant to Division 4.5 (commencing with Section 4500) of the Welfare and Institutions Code or Title 14 (commencing with Section 95000) of the Government Code. (f) Is employed by the qualified autism service provider or an entity or group that employs qualified autism service providers responsible for the autism treatment plan.

Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC § 4999.202. Section 4999.202.

“Qualified autism service paraprofessional” means an unlicensed and uncertified individual who meets all of the following criteria: (a) Is supervised by a qualified autism service provider or qualified autism service professional at a level of clinical supervision that meets professionally recognized standards of practice. (b) Provides treatment and implements services pursuant to a treatment plan that was developed and approved by the qualified autism service provider. (c) Meets the education and training qualifications described in Section 54342 of Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations. (d) Has adequate education, training, and experience, as certified by a qualified autism service provider or an entity or group that employs qualified autism service providers. (e) Is employed by the qualified autism service provider or an entity or group that employs qualified autism service providers responsible for the autism treatment plan.

Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026