I am in favor of this petition because it will make Virginia regulations consistent with 80% of the other US states with social work regulations.  This petition and changes it advocates for will help Virginia to participate in the Interstate Compact for Social Work.  This will enhance LCSW portability.  As someone from Roanoke with family down in the Bristol VA/Tenn area , I have direct knowledge of the importance of portability  ( particularly in the underserved areas of SW Virginia and contingent states ie Tennesse and West VA and mountains of NC, )