Department of Health Professions
Board of Psychology
Regulations Governing the Practice of Psychology
[18 VAC 125 ‑ 20]
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 and the standard executive branch review process. |
| 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 | NOIRA | Stage complete. Comment period ended 08/07/2019. |
| Result of Periodic Review | Proposed | Governor's office review in progress. |
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
Renewal fee reduction
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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. |
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Renewal fee reduction
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/27/2016. |
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Carry-over of hours of continuing education
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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. |
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Reduction in renewal fees
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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. |
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Fee reduction
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/14/2010. |
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Electronic submission of applications and renewals
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/25/2009. |
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Address of record; change of address
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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. |
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Reinstatement after revocation
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/19/2008. |
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Reduction in renewal fees
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/21/2007. |
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Changes in fees
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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 | |