| 7/10/2018 1:11 pm Date / Time filed with the Register of Regulations | VA.R. Document Number: R____-______ |
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Virginia Register Publication Information
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Transmittal Sheet: Response to Petition for Rulemaking
Initial Agency Notice
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Agency Decision
| Promulgating Board: | Board of Psychology |
| Regulatory Coordinator: | Elaine J. Yeatts (804)367-4688 elaine.yeatts@dhp.virginia.gov |
| Agency Contact: | Jaime Hoyle Executive Director (804)367-4406 jaime.hoyle@dhp.virginia.gov |
| Contact Address: | Department of Health Professions 9960 Mayland Drive Suite 300 Richmond, VA 23233 |
| Chapter Affected: | |
| 18 vac 125 - 20: | Regulations Governing the Practice of Psychology |
| Statutory Authority: |
State: Chapter 36 of Title 54.1 Federal: |
| Date Petition Received | 04/13/2018 |
| Petitioner | Andrew Byrnes |
To amend section 43 to allow an Employment Verification Form from a third party employer
contracting to provide psychological services to a local school system.
Agency Plan
In accordance with Virginia law, the petition has been filed with the Register of
Regulations for publication on May 14, 2018 with a request for comment to be received
until June 13, 2018. The petition will also be posted for comment on the Virginia
Regulatory Townhall at www.townhall.virginia.gov.
At the next meeting after the comment period, which is scheduled for July 9, 2018,
the Board will consider the petition and any comment received to decide whether or
not to initiate the rule-making process.
| Publication Date | 05/14/2018 (comment period will also begin on this date) |
| Comment End Date | 06/13/2018 |
Take no action
| Agency Response Date | 07/10/2018 |
The Board is concerned about the quality of care and the loss of oversight if there
is a disconnect between the school system and the psychological services provided.
For protection of the children, the Board confirmed the need for accountability to
the local school.