Department of Health Professions
Board of Psychology
Regulations Governing the Practice of Psychology
[18 VAC 125 ‑ 20]
Chapter Information
Description | Establishes qualifications for licensure, requirements for renewal, and standards of practice for clinical psychologists, applied psychologists, and school psychologists. |
State Authority | Chapter 36 of Title 54.1 |
Federal Authority | None entered |
Periodic Review Note | Last periodic review action was 2021 |
Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act. |
Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
Goals of Regulation |
1) Study of temporary licensure to reduce financial burden of residencies. 2) Provide for establishment of inactive licensure. 3) Provide for continuing competency requirements to protect the consuming public. |
Meetings | See all meetings (9) relating to this chapter. |
Contact Information
Name / Title: | Jaime Hoyle / Executive Director |
Address: |
9960 Mayland Drive Suite 300 Henrico, VA 23233 |
Email Address: | jaime.hoyle@dhp.virginia.gov |
Telephone: | (804)367-4406 FAX: (804)327-4435 TDD: ()- |
Current Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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Regulatory reduction 2022 | Fast-Track | Secretary of Health and Human Resources review in progress. |
Reduction in barriers to licensure 2022 | - |
Past Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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Implementation of Psychology Interstate Compact | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/21/2022. |
Unprofessional conduct/conversion therapy | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/18/2021. |
Result of Periodic Review | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/23/2021. |
Handling fee | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/05/2020. |
Reduction in renewal fee
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/08/2020. |
Renewal fee reduction
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/04/2018. |
CE credit for volunteer work | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/09/2017. |
Renewal fee reduction
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/27/2016. |
Carry-over of hours of continuing education
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/21/2015. |
Licensure by endorsement and CE requirements | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/16/2015. |
Reduction in renewal fees
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/12/2014. |
Regulatory reform changes | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/26/2013. |
Periodic review recommendations; acceptance of pre-internship hours | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/20/2012. |
Fee reduction
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/14/2010. |
Electronic submission of applications and renewals
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/25/2009. |
Address of record; change of address
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2009. |
Revisions to continuing education requirements | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/02/2009. |
Reinstatement after revocation
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/19/2008. |
Reduction in renewal fees
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/21/2007. |
Changes in fees
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/08/2006. |
Increase in fees | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/26/2003. |
Continuing Education Requirements | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/20/2001. |
Licensure of school psychologists-limited | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/28/2001. |
Increase fees. | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/12/2000. |
Regulatory review pursuant to Executive Order 15 (94) | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/10/1999. |
Withdrawn Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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CH 0020 Periodic review | ||
Temporary Licensure Provision | Proposed | Stage withdrawn on 01/01/1900 before the comment period ended. |
Periodic Reviews | ||
Last Activity | Status | |
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9/30/2016 Agency Completed | Amend |