Section 1376.40  Endorsement

a)         An applicant for licensure as a licensed behavior analyst or licensed assistant behavior analyst who is licensed under the laws of another state shall file an application on forms provided by the Division.  Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.  The application shall include:

1)         A certification from the jurisdiction of original licensure and current licensure stating:

A)        The date of issuance and status of the license; and

B)        Whether the records of the licensing authority contain any record of any disciplinary actions taken or pending.

2)         Proof of the following:

A)        Official transcript and diploma or official transcript and certification of graduation that complies with Section 1376.15 or Section 1376.20; and

B)        Certification of previous successful completion of an examination that is the same or similar to the examination as provided for in Section 1376.30.  If the applicant does not meet this requirement, the applicant must successfully complete the examination provided for in Section 1376.30.

3)         Verification of a fingerprint-based background check submitted to the Illinois State Police (ISP) electronically through a licensed live scan fingerprint vendor. The fingerprints shall be checked against the ISP and Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal history record. Out-of-state residents may have their fingerprints taken by a fingerprinting agency outside of Illinois and submit one fingerprint card, accompanied by the fee specified by ISP, to a licensed live scan fingerprint vendor with card scan capability. Fingerprints shall be taken not more than 60 days prior to the application.

4)         The fee required in Section 1376.65.

b)         The Division shall examine each endorsement application to determine whether the requirements in the other state at the date of licensing were substantially equivalent to the requirements of the Act and this Part.  If the Division determines the endorsement application to be substantially equivalent, then the Division will approve the application.

c)         An individual applying for licensure as a licensed behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst who has been licensed in another United States jurisdiction for 10 consecutive years without discipline is not required to submit proof of completion of the education, professional experience, and supervision required in subsection (a)(2)(A) of this Section.  [225 ILCS 6/40]

(Source:  Amended at 49 Ill. Reg. 8353, effective June 5, 2025)