Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Counseling
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling [18 VAC 115 ‑ 20]
Action Unprofessional conduct - conversion therapy
Stage NOIRA
Comment Period Ended on 8/7/2019
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8/7/19  1:52 pm
Commenter: Bill O'Connor

Parents rights
 
  • Under Virginia law, parents have the fundamental right to make decisions regarding the upbringing, education and care of their children. 

 

  • Parents are closest to their child’s challenges; they are in the best position to make healthcare decisions involving the well being of their child.
      
  • The proposed ban would deny families the freedom to seek counseling aligned with their faith.
     
  • Licensed professionals with years of education and experience should not be removed from the process of helping children work through sensitive and deeply personal issues. 
CommentID: 75369