This regulatory change will help protect the public in Virginia and ensure client welfare.

Virginia’s significant defense population needs more providers, and this regulation would help ensure there is a highly-qualified pool.

Also, CACREP accreditation requires that programs demonstrate student learning outcomes in dozens of areas of counselor competency, ensuring high quality preparation.

Virginia has very inclusive policies that allow anyone with two years of licensure experience in another state, to relocate to Virginia and get licensed by endorsement. Please support this regulatory change, and thank you for your consideration