To count up to 600 hours of supervised experience in a COAMFTE or CACREP doctoral program towards hours of residency.

In accordance with Virginia law, the petition will be filed with the Register of Regulations and published on December 10, 2018 with comment requested until January 9, 2019.  It will also be placed on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall and available for comments to be posted electronically. At its first meeting following the close of comment, scheduled for February 8, 2019, the Board will consider the request to amend regulations and all comment received in support or opposition.  The Board will inform the petitioner of its response and any action it approves.

At its meeting on February 8, 2019, the Board discussed the request to amend regulations and all comment received.  The Board has voted to initiate rulemaking with a fast-track action.  Once the action is approved by the Governor, it will be published and a 30-day comment period will be opened. The regulatory process typically takes 18 months to complete.  The petitioner was advised to follow its progress on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall at www.townhall.virginia.gov.