7/18/2024 9:59 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
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Initial Agency Notice
Agency Decision
Promulgating Board: Board of Psychology
Regulatory Coordinator: Erin Barrett

(804)367-4688

erin.barrett@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

Henrico, VA 23233
Chapter Affected:
18 vac 125 - 20: Regulations Governing the Practice of Psychology
Statutory Authority: State: Chapter 36 of Title 54.1

Federal:
Date Petition Received 07/18/2024
Petitioner Tisha N. Juggins
 Petitioner's Request
The petitioner requests that the Board amend 18VAC125-20-80 to eliminate the requirement to pass the national examination within two years immediately preceding application for licensure and place the score of 400 in regulation as a passing score. 
 Agency Plan
The petition for rulemaking will be published in the Virginia Register of Regulations on August 12, 2024. The petition will also be published on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall at www.townhall.virginia.gov to receive public comment, which will open on August 12, 2024 and will close on September 11, 2024. The Board will consider the petition and all comments in support or opposition at the next meeting after the close of public comment, currently scheduled for December 3, 2024. The petitioner will be notified of the Board's decision after that meeting. 
Publication Date 08/12/2024  (comment period will also begin on this date)
Comment End Date 09/11/2024