6/18/2014 3:49 pm Date / Time filed with the Register of Regulations | VA.R. Document Number: R____-______ |
Virginia Register Publication Information
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Transmittal Sheet: Response to Petition for Rulemaking
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Initial Agency Notice
Agency Decision
Promulgating Board: | Board of Counseling |
Regulatory Coordinator: | Elaine J. Yeatts (804)367-4688 elaine.yeatts@dhp.virginia.gov |
Agency Contact: | Elaine J. Yeatts Agency Regulatory Coordinator (804)367-4688 elaine.yeatts@dhp.virginia.gov |
Contact Address: | Department of Health Professions 9960 Mayland Drive Suite 300 Henrico, VA 23233 |
Chapter Affected: | |
18 vac 115 - 20: | Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling |
Statutory Authority: |
State: Chapter 35 of Title 54.1 Federal: |
Date Petition Received | 06/18/2014 |
Petitioner | Gerald Lawson |
To require graduation from a clinically-focused counselor preparation program accredited
by CACREP or an approved affiliate of CACREP that includes a minimum of 60 semester
credits (90 quarter hour credits) of curricular experiences and a practicum of at
least 100 hours and an intership of at least 600 hours. Allow a grandfathering of
programs that meet current requirements for seven years from the effective date of
the regulations.
Agency Plan
In accordance with Virginia law, the petition will be filed with the Register of
Regulations and published on July 14, 2014 with comment requested until August 13,
2014. It will also be posted on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall and available for
electronic comment.
At its first meeting following the close of comment, which is scheduled for September
19, 2014, the Board will consider the request to amend regulations and all comment
received in support or opposition.
Publication Date | 07/14/2014 (comment period will also begin on this date) |
Comment End Date | 08/13/2014 |