Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
Board
Board of Social Work


chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work [18 VAC 140 ‑ 20]
actions chapter information    Guidance Documents    Periodic Reviews
Current actions Latest Stage Status
Regulatory reform Fast-Track Governor's office review in progress.
Licensure requirements Final Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (7/1/2013).
Fee increase and renewal cycle Proposed Secretary of Health and Human Resources review in progress.

Past actions Latest Stage Status
Clinical course of study Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 3/2/2011.
Clarification of supervision and continuing education Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 1/7/2010.
Change of addresses Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 7/1/2009.
Requirements for examination, supervision & practice standards Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/26/2008.
Experience and examination requirements Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 9/4/2008.
Continuing education for licensed social workers Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 7/24/2008.
Change in fee for returned check Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 2/8/2006.
Delegation of certain fact-finding proceedings to an agency subordinate Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 7/27/2005.
Periodic review Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 1/28/2004.
Fee reduction Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 4/23/2003.
Continuing education requirements for licensure renewal Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 4/25/2001.

Withdrawn actions Latest Stage Status
Amendments to standards of practice NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 4/7/2006 after the comment period had ended.
Examination requirement NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 4/7/2006 after the comment period had ended.