Existing law requires a peace officer, as a condition of certification, to complete training concerning identifying and interacting with persons with developmental disabilities, including, without limitation, autism. (NRS 289.605) Section 3 of this bill requires such training to include at least 4 hours of in-person instruction in certain specific topics relating to autism spectrum disorders. Section 2 of this bill requires continuing education for peace officers to include training in interactions with persons with developmental disabilities, including training on recognizing and responding to persons with an autism spectrum disorder. Section 1 of this bill defines the term “autism spectrum disorder” for the purposes of sections 2 and 3. Existing law provides for the registration of registered behavior technicians who provide applied behavior analysis services under the supervision of a licensed behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst to persons with autism spectrum disorder in this State. (NRS 641D.300, 641D.310, 641D.600, 641D.610) Existing law requires the Board of Applied Behavior Analysis to issue a determination to an applicant for registration as a registered behavior technician not more than 120 days after receiving his or her application for registration. (NRS 641D.310) Section 4 of this bill authorizes an applicant for such registration to engage in the practice of applied behavior analysis under the direct supervision of a licensed behavior analyst until the Board issues a determination.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 289.010, 289.510, 289.605, 641D.130
BDR: 289.010, 289.510, 289.605, 641D.130