The December 2025 BACB Newsletter Is Now Available

The December 2025 BACB Newsletter is now available! This issue features important updates for RBTs, BCBAs, BCaBAs, trainees, supervisors, and educators. Highlights include findings from an RBT exit survey, changes to 2026 and 2027 certification requirements, and guidance on licensure laws. You’ll also find new data showing continued job growth across the profession and tips for reporting falsified credentials. This edition introduces the BACB Resource Corner—a new section that showcases resources to support your ongoing success. Take a moment to read the newsletter to stay informed and prepared.

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Updates to RBT and ACE Provider Requirements

Take a moment to review the following updates for the upcoming RBT and ACE Provider requirements changes. Upcoming 2026 RBT Changes: Review the Guidance for Meeting RBT Requirements During the 2026 Transition for important information on how these updates may affect you. We’ve also published the RBT Professional Development: In-Service Training Requirements and released an updated RBT Handbook to reflect the new requirements and examination launching in 2026. ACE Provider Requirements and Handbook Updates: We’ve revised the ACE Provider requirements in the new ACE Provider Handbook: Effective July 1, 2026. Changes that go into effect immediately have been updated in the current ACE Provider Handbook. See the Upcoming Changes to ACE Provider Requirements for a summary of all the changes and when they go into effect. Review the updated ACE Providers web page for additional information.

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Now Available: 2024 BCBA and BCaBA Examination Pass Rates for University Training Programs

The BACB has compiled 2024 pass rates for first-time BCBA and BCaBA examination candidates from university training programs. The data are organized by pass rate percentage and alphabetically by institution. This resource is especially helpful for individuals researching training programs as they work toward BCBA or BCaBA certification.

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