4/7/2011 10:12 am
Date / Time filed with the Register of Regulations 		VA.R. Document Number: R____-______
Virginia Register Publication Information

Transmittal Sheet: Response to Petition for Rulemaking
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Initial Agency Notice
Agency Decision
Promulgating Board: Board of Social Work
Regulatory Coordinator: Evelyn B. Brown

(804)367-4441

evelyn.brown@dhp.virginia.gov
Agency Contact: Elaine J. Yeatts

Agency Regulatory Coordinator

(804)367-4688

elaine.yeatts@dhp.virginia.gov
Contact Address: Department of Health Professions

9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300

Richmond, VA 23233
Chapter Affected:
18 vac 140 - 20: Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work
Statutory Authority: State: Chapter 37 of Title 54.1

Federal:
Date Petition Received 04/07/2011
Petitioner MSW II Students of Norfolk State
 Petitioner's Request
To include a Grandfather Clause for educational requirements for a licensed clinical social worker. Students matriculating on or before May 7, 2011 have met the educational requirements detailed in the January 7, 2010 regulations, which were in place at the beginning of the Advanced Year of clinical study. All students who began or finished their advanced year of clinical course work at an accredited school of social work prior to March 2, 2011 should be eligible to apply for licensure supervision. 
 Agency Plan
The Board will discuss whether the request could be accomplished by a change in regulation at its meeting on June 24, 2011 at 9960 Mayland Drive, 2nd floor conference center, Richmond, VA.
Publication Date 05/09/2011  (comment period will also begin on this date)
Comment End Date 05/30/2011