I am writing in support of this petition to amend the licensure by endorsement regulation.  Virginia stands to benefit from qualified clinical social workers, and the current regulation is excluding qualified social workers from obtaining a clinical license.  As a social worker who has taken time off from work to stay at home with my children, I believe that qualified individuals should not be penalized for taking time off from practice.  Please amend the regulation accordingly.

Zarina Morais Burdge, MSW

Charlottesville, Virginia