Section 56525 Of Chapter 5.5. Behavioral Interventions From California Education Code >> Division 4. >> Title 2. >> Part 30. >> Chapter 5.5.

. (a) A person recognized by the national Behavior Analyst Certification Board as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst may conduct behavior assessments and provide behavioral intervention services for individuals with exceptional needs.
  (b) This section does not require a district, special education local plan area, or county office to use a Board Certified Behavior Analyst to conduct behavior assessments and provide behavioral intervention services for individuals with exceptional needs.