Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
 
secretary
Health and Human Resources
Agency
Department of Health Professions
Board
Board of Counseling
Petition 419
Petition Information
Petition Title Creation of pathway for LMFT to obtain licensure as LPC
Date Filed 9/24/2024    [Transmittal Sheet]
Petitioner Jenna Pagano 
Petitioner's Request

The petitioner requests that the Board of Counseling amend 18VAC115-20-40 and 18VAC115-20-50 to create a pathway for licensed marriage and family therapists to obtain licensure as a professional counselor similar to the pathway provided for licensed professional counselors to obtain licensure as a marriage and family therapist.      

 
Agency's Plan

The petition for rulemaking will be published in the Virginia Register of Regulations on October 21, 2024. The petition will also be published on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall to receive public comment, which will open on October 21, 2024 and will close on November 20, 2024. The Board will consider the petition and all comments in support or opposition at the next meeting after the close of public comment, currently scheduled for January 24, 2025. The petitioner will be notified of the Board’s decision after that meeting.

 
Comment Period Began 10/21/2024    Ended 11/20/2024
9 comments
Virginia Register Announcement Submitted on 9/24/2024
 
The Virginia Register of Regulations
 
Published on: 10/21/2024     Volume: 41  Issue: 5
Agency Decision Pending    

Contact Information
Name / Title: Jaime Hoyle  / Executive Director
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 300
Henrico, 23233
Email Address: jaime.hoyle@dhp.virginia.gov
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