Action | Requirement for CACREP accreditation for educational programs |
Stage | Proposed |
Comment Period | Ended on 7/14/2017 |
If passed, this bill would have negative effects on Virginia's providers AND consumers of mental health services. Restricting licensure to CACREP only graduates will decrease the number of available providers who are competent to serve the needs of many communities. Health care costs will be negatively impacted, as will the overall health of Virginia's citizens.