BCBA CE Requirements in Illinois (2026)

BACB Baseline + Illinois-Specific Requirements

Free reference from Special Learning — BACB ACE Provider #OP-14-2437

BACB Certification Requirements (All BCBAs in Illinois)

Regardless of state, your BACB certification renews on a 2-year cycle.

Starting July 1, 2026: All CE must be interactive video with assessment (minimum 3 questions per CEU). Article-and-quiz formats are no longer BACB-eligible.

State Licensure: Illinois Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA)

Illinois requires a separate state license to practice as a behavior analyst. Your BACB certification and your Illinois LBA license are two separate renewals — each with their own CE requirements and timelines.

Licensing body: State behavior analyst licensing board

State-specific requirements: Licensed Behavior Analyst. Requires 3 hours of sexual harassment prevention training per renewal. 30 CE total per 2-year cycle.

Important: CE earned for BACB renewal does not automatically satisfy Illinois LBA renewal unless the state board accepts those hours. Always verify with the Illinois licensing board before submitting CE for state renewal.

How Special Learning Covers Your Illinois BACB Requirements

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• 4 Ethics CEUs (BACB required)
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• Remaining hours in behavior analysis content areas
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Sources: BACB BCBA Handbook; Illinois state licensure requirements (verified via SL state CE database, last updated 2026-03-29). State requirements subject to change — verify with your state board before renewal. Special Learning ACE Provider #OP-14-2437.

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Last verified: 2026-05-28 by Knowledge-Head