12/4/2020 10:50 am
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 Social Work
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 140 - 20: Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work
Statutory Authority: State: Chapter 37 of Title 54.1

Federal:
Date Petition Received 08/07/2020
Petitioner Michael Beattie
 Petitioner's Request
To pause the time limit or deadline for completion of supervised experience during an emergency declared by the Governor. The effective date would be retroactive to February 20, 2020.
 Agency Plan
In accordance with Virginia law, the petition was filed with the Register of Regulations and will be published on August 31, 2020 with comment accepted through September 30, 2020. The petition is also posted on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall at www.townhall.viginia.gov. The petition and any comment will be considered by the Board at its next meeting following the close of comment, which is scheduled for December 4, 2020. The petitioner will be informed of its decision following that meeting.
Publication Date 08/31/2020  (comment period will also begin on this date)
Comment End Date 09/30/2020
 Agency Decision
Take no action
Agency Response Date 12/04/2020
 Agency Decision Text
At its meeting on December 4, 2020, the Board voted to take no action on the petition. Under current regulations, an individual who is unable to complete the supervision requirements within four consecutive years is able to request an extension of up to 12 months. In the past few months, the Board has received 10-12 such requests and all have been granted. A supervisee should be able to complete supervision within two years, so the Board believes the 12-month extension in addition to four years should be sufficient.