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Degree Requirements for Family Services Occupational Group [22 VAC 40 ‑ 670]
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On this Periodic Review

Review Announcement

Pursuant to Executive Order 14 (2010) and §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Department of Social Services is conducting a periodic review of VAC citation: 22VAC40-670, Degree Requirements for Social Work Occuplational Group.

The review of this regulation will be guided by the principles in Executive Order 14 (2010) (http://www.governor.virginia.gov/Issues/ExecutiveOrders/2010/EO-14.cfm) and § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia (http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?000+cod+2.2-4007.1).

The purpose of this review is to determine whether this regulation should be terminated, amended, or retained in its current form. Public comment is sought on the review of any issue relating to this regulation, including whether the regulation (i) is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare or for the economical performance of important governmental functions; (ii) minimizes the economic impact on small businesses in a manner consistent with the stated objectives of applicable law; and (iii) is clearly written and easily understandable.

The comment period begins June 3, 2013, and ends on June 24, 2013.

Comments may be submitted online to the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall at http://www.townhall.virginia.gov/L/Forums.cfm. Comments may also be sent to Lori Schamerhorn, Associate Director, Sr., 801 E. Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219. Telephone: 804-726-7264, FAX: 804-726-7028, email address: lori.schamerhorn@dss.virginia.gov.

Comments must include the commenter's name and address (physical or email) information in order to receive a response to the comment from the agency. Following the close of the public comment period, a report of the periodic review will be posted on the Town Hall and published in the Virginia Register of Regulations.

CLOSED     Opened on 6/3/2013 and Ended on 6/24/2013

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5 comments
Comment Title Commenter
Public Comments regarding 22VAC40-670 Debra Riggs, Executive Director, National Association of Social Workers-VA  6/19/13  11:32 am
Social Work title should require Social Work Degree! Adele I. Karp, MSW, LCSW  6/8/13  3:23 pm
Comment related to Executive Order 14 (2010) related to 22 VAC40-670 Sharon L. Payne LCSW CSAC  6/7/13  9:59 am
Social Worker title should require social work degree Jonathan Lebolt, PhD, LCSW, Private Practice  6/6/13  12:57 pm
Public Comments pursuant to Executive Order 14 (2010) in regards to 22VAC40-670 Virginia Society for Clinical Social Workers  6/5/13  2:17 pm


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