State staff requirements

Michigan ABA staff requirements, with sources

This page is for people who run an ABA team in Michigan. It lists the training, supervision and credential rules for behavior technicians and analysts that we found at a state source. Each rule shows the law or policy it comes from and the date we last checked Michigan. Where we couldn't confirm a rule, we say so instead of guessing.

This version covers U.S. states. If you're outside the U.S., email contact@special-learning.com with your country and we'll tell you when yours is ready.

Checked: August 18, 2026

What the state requires

1
No license or certification is required for a Behavior Technician (BT). BTs receive BACB-authorized Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training conducted by a professional experienced in BHT services (BCBA/LBA, BCaBA, and/or QBHP), but are not required to register with the BACB upon completion in order to furnish services. The rule states no specific hour count for this training -- our earlier '40 hours' figure is the BACB's own historical requirement and is not stated in this Michigan instrument.
Source: mdch.state.mi.us/dch-medicaid/manuals/MedicaidProviderManual.pdf -- §18.12 (Version Date July 1, 2026)
2
Michigan requires minimally one hour of clinical observation and direction for every 10 hours of direct treatment.
Source: mdch.state.mi.us/dch-medicaid/manuals/MedicaidProviderManual.pdf -- §18.12

This page is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so confirm with the state before you act on it.