Verified October 9, 2026 against the practice act, board rules and sources cited below. The board decides every application. All states
What BCBAs miss in Wisconsin
- Wisconsin's statute is written as title protection: it bars unlicensed use of the "behavior analyst" title rather than spelling out a ban on unlicensed practice.
- At the first consultation a Wisconsin behavior analyst must give the client a copy of the DSPS rules and disclose their experience and training orally and in writing.
- The law forbids rules requiring a behavior analyst to practice under, or sign agreements with, another health care provider.
Does Wisconsin license behavior analysts?
Wisconsin licenses BCBAs through DSPS on proof of current BACB certification, and bars licensure after certain listed criminal convictions. The statute protects the title: no one may use "behavior analyst" or imply being one without the license, with a fine up to $250 or up to three months in jail.
- Licenses behavior analysts
- Behavior Analyst (licensed)
- Licensure law enacted 2010
Citation: Wis. Stat. §§ 440.310-440.317
Does Wisconsin have a state law exam or requirement?
No state exam. Licensure rests on current BACB certification, and the law bars rules requiring education beyond the BACB's.
- No state law exam
Does Wisconsin license assistant behavior analysts?
Wisconsin's law defines only the behavior analyst license for BCBAs and has no assistant behavior analyst license. The department may by rule issue temporary permits to BACB-certified people practicing under a licensed behavior analyst's supervision.
- No assistant credential
Do behavior technicians need a Wisconsin credential?
Wisconsin has no technician license or registration.
- No technician credential
How often does a Wisconsin behavior analyst license renew?
Renewal falls on the date set for behavior analysts in Wis. Stat. 440.08(2)(a), with the renewal fee and proof of current BACB certification at the time of renewal.
Licensing in Wisconsin?
For a license, we prepare the complete application, request your verifications and BACB documentation, and track it to a decision; you review, sign and submit. License by endorsement is $599 for a BCBA.