deleted text begin Behavior deleted text end new text begin Positive support new text end specialist qualifications.

(b) In addition, a behavior specialist must:

(1) have received new text begin training prior to hire or within 90 calendar days of hire that includes: new text end

new text begin (i) new text end a minimum of four hours of training in functional assessment;

deleted text begin (2) have received deleted text end new text begin (ii) new text end 20 hours of instruction in the understanding of the function of behavior;

deleted text begin (3) have received deleted text end new text begin (iii) new text end ten hours of instruction on design of positive practices behavioral support strategies; new text begin and new text end

new text begin (iv) eight hours of instruction on principles of person-centered thinking; new text end

deleted text begin (4) deleted text end new text begin (2) new text end be determined by a deleted text begin behavior deleted text end new text begin positive support new text end professional to have the training and prerequisite skills required to provide positive practices strategies as well as behavior reduction approved intervention to the person who receives deleted text begin behavioral deleted text end new text begin positive new text end support; and

deleted text begin (5) deleted text end new text begin (3) new text end be under the direct supervision of a deleted text begin behavior deleted text end new text begin positive support new text end professional.

new text begin (c) Meeting the qualifications for a positive support professional under subdivision 2 shall substitute for meeting the qualifications listed in paragraphs (a) and (b). new text end