I have been a working BCBA in Virginia since 2005.  I became licensed as soon as it was required in VA in 2012.  I do not support this petition.  I echo others concerns.  We have worked very hard in this state to develop rigorous standards that uphold our practice.  My concerns with this petition are rooted in the protection of consumers.  I will reiterate some key points that others have already made.

• Certification standards should be equal or greater than those established and set by the BACB
• Certifying entities should be non-profits to ensure transparency
• Certifying bodies should not be associated with a specific diagnosis, those ensuring that the license is protecting all consumers of behavior analytic practice