I add my strong opposition to the the current proposal that would unfairly and discriminatorily penalize professionals who graduate from non-CACREP-accredited programs. This proposal is not based on any scientific data that suggests licensed counselors educated in CACREP-accredited programs are in any way better prepared, trained, or equipped to serve in their roles than those from non-CACREP-accredited programs. Moreover, adding superfluous obstacles to those who graduate from other programs is unnecessary and ultimately penalizes both those who graduated from non-CACREP-accredited programs and the Virginians they serve.