I am a long time Virginia resident, I have been practicing behavior analysis for almost 20 years, and I do not support this petition. We have worked hard in the Commonwealth to establish a high expectation of care for the individuals and families we serve.

My concerns are solely rooted in protection of the consumers and are in line with those mentioned previously by others.

-Certification standards should be equal to or greater than those currently established and set by the BACB.

-Certifying entities should hold a non-profit status to ensure transparency.

-Certifying bodies should not be associated with any specific diagnosis.

These expectations are met through the BACB requirement and quality services are supported and provided through the current process.