5/14/2014 2:49 pm
Date / Time filed with the Register of Regulations 		VA.R. Document Number: R____-______
Virginia Register Publication Information

Transmittal Sheet: Response to Petition for Rulemaking
Initial Agency Notice
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Agency Decision
Promulgating Board: Board of Counseling
Regulatory Coordinator: Elaine J. Yeatts

(804)367-4688

elaine.yeatts@dhp.virginia.gov
Agency Contact: Elaine Yeatts

Agency Regulatory Coordinator

(804)367-4688

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

9960 Mayland Drive

Henrico, VA 23233
Chapter Affected:
18 vac 115 - 20: Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling
Statutory Authority: State: Chapter 35 of Title 54.1

Federal:
Date Petition Received 10/15/2013
Petitioner Jeffrey Chase
 Petitioner's Request
To amend definitions in section 10 and requirements for a degree program in counseling in section 49 to accept Master's degree graduates of a non-CACREP clinical-counseling psychology program.
 Agency Plan
 In accordance with Virginia law, the petition will be filed with the Register of Regulations and published on November 4, 2013 with comment requested until December 4, 2013.  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, the Board will consider the request to amend regulations and all comment received in support or opposition. 
Publication Date 11/04/2013  (comment period will also begin on this date)
Comment End Date 12/04/2013
 Agency Decision
Take no action
Agency Response Date 05/14/2014
 Agency Decision Text
 While the members of the Board of Counseling expressed appreciation for the value of non-CACREP psychology programs, they did not agree that such programs have a counseling identity and focus.  Therefore, they declined to amend the provisions of 18VAC115-20-49, which have been in effect since April of 2000.  The Board suggested that the petitioner may want to direct his petition to the Board of Psychology for consideration of an amendment to its regulations.