7/10/2018 1:11 pm
Date / Time filed with the Register of Regulations
VA.R. Document Number: R____-______
Virginia Register Publication Information

Transmittal Sheet: Response to Petition for Rulemaking
Initial Agency Notice
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Agency Decision
Promulgating Board: Board of Psychology
Regulatory Coordinator: Elaine J. Yeatts

(804)367-4688

elaine.yeatts@dhp.virginia.gov
Agency Contact: Jaime Hoyle

Executive Director

(804)367-4406

jaime.hoyle@dhp.virginia.gov
Contact Address: Department of Health Professions

9960 Mayland Drive

Suite 300

Richmond, VA 23233
Chapter Affected:
18 vac 125 - 20: Regulations Governing the Practice of Psychology
Statutory Authority: State: Chapter 36 of Title 54.1

Federal:
Date Petition Received 04/13/2018
Petitioner Andrew Byrnes
 Petitioner's Request
To amend section 43 to allow an Employment Verification Form from a third party employer contracting to provide psychological services to a local school system.
 Agency Plan
  In accordance with Virginia law, the petition has been filed with the Register of Regulations for publication on May 14, 2018 with a request for comment to be received until June 13, 2018.  The petition will also be posted for comment on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall at www.townhall.virginia.gov.  At the next meeting after the comment period, which is scheduled for July 9, 2018, the Board will consider the petition and any comment received to decide whether or not to initiate the rule-making process.
Publication Date 05/14/2018  (comment period will also begin on this date)
Comment End Date 06/13/2018
 Agency Decision
Take no action
Agency Response Date 07/10/2018
 Agency Decision Text
The Board is concerned about the quality of care and the loss of oversight if there is a disconnect between the school system and the psychological services provided. For protection of the children, the Board confirmed the need for accountability to the local school.