Ohio Revised Code Title LI. Public Welfare § 5123.0420

As used in this section, “evidence-based intervention” means a prevention or treatment service that has been demonstrated through scientific evaluation to produce a positive outcome.

The department of developmental disabilities shall establish a voluntary training and certification program for individuals who provide evidence-based interventions to individuals with an autism spectrum disorder. The department shall administer the program or contract with a person or other government entity to administer the program. The program shall not conflict with or duplicate any other certification or licensure process administered by the state.

The director of developmental disabilities may adopt rules as necessary to implement this section. If the director adopts rules, the rules shall be adopted in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code.