1/26/2021 3:03 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
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Initial Agency Notice
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 01/26/2021
Petitioner Florine Edmunds
 Petitioner's Request
To extend the requirement for passage of the licensing examination and allow an additional one to three years for remediation, training and equitable opportunities. To reduce the passing score by 10 points and provide study sheets for retaking examination.
 Agency Plan
The petition will be published on February 15, 2021 with a comment period ending March 10, 2021. The Board will consider the petition and any comment received at its meeting on March 12, 2021.
Publication Date 02/15/2021  (comment period will also begin on this date)
Comment End Date 03/10/2021