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Board of Psychology


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Regulations Governing the Practice of Psychology [18 VAC 125 ‑ 20]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Establishes qualifications for licensure, requirements for renewal, and standards of practice for clinical psychologists, applied psychologists, and school psychologists.
State Authority Chapter 36 of Title 54.1
Federal Authority None entered
Exempt from APA No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation 1) Study of temporary licensure to reduce financial burden of residencies.
2) Provide for establishment of inactive licensure.
3) Provide for continuing competency requirements to protect the consuming public.
Meetings See all meetings (9) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Jaime Hoyle  / Executive Director
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 300
Richmond, VA 23233
Email Address: jaime.hoyle@dhp.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)367-4406    FAX: (804)327-4435    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Unprofessional conduct/conversion therapy Final Secretary of Health and Human Resources review in progress.
Result of Periodic Review Final Governor's office review in progress.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Implementation of Psychology Interstate Compact Emergency/NOIRA Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/03/2021 and expires on 07/02/2022.
Handling fee Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/05/2020.
Reduction in renewal fee
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/08/2020.
Renewal fee reduction
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/04/2018.
CE credit for volunteer work Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/09/2017.
Renewal fee reduction
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/27/2016.
Carry-over of hours of continuing education
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/21/2015.
Licensure by endorsement and CE requirements Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/16/2015.
Reduction in renewal fees
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/12/2014.
Regulatory reform changes Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/26/2013.
Periodic review recommendations; acceptance of pre-internship hours Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/20/2012.
Fee reduction
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/14/2010.
Electronic submission of applications and renewals
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/25/2009.
Address of record; change of address
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2009.
Revisions to continuing education requirements Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/02/2009.
Reinstatement after revocation
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/19/2008.
Reduction in renewal fees
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/21/2007.
Changes in fees
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/08/2006.
Increase in fees Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/26/2003.
Continuing Education Requirements Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/20/2001.
Licensure of school psychologists-limited Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/28/2001.
Increase fees. Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/12/2000.
Regulatory review pursuant to Executive Order 15 (94) Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/10/1999.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
CH 0020 Periodic review
Temporary Licensure Provision Proposed Stage withdrawn on 01/01/1900 before the comment period ended.

Past Periodic Reviews
Date Filed Status
9/30/2016 Amend