As a Licensed Behavior Analyst in the state of Virginia since 2012, I share the concerns of many of my fellow LBA’s currently practicing within the Commonwealth. While I am not opposed to the BOM considering other certifying bodies in the future, I am opposed to removing the language that requires a certification by the BACB to qualify for the LBA or LABA credential. Removing the current language would allow for the reduction in qualifications, training, and standards that are in place to protect consumers. Removing the language would ultimately harm consumers by allowing other certifying bodies who have lower standards to hold the same license and practice with less experience and clinical education and training requirements.