5/10/2019 8:11 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 Counseling
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 115 - 20: Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling
Statutory Authority: State: Chapter 35 of Title 54.1

Federal:
Date Petition Received 05/10/2019
Petitioner Joyce Samples
 Petitioner's Request
Requesting that the Board review to amend the requirements to be a supervisor. Currently the requirements are 2 yrs post licensure work and either graduate class or 20 hour supervision training. I am requesting the Board amend the criteria from either 2 years to 5 years post licensure experience OR have the individual document experience in all clinical areas. For example, working 2 yrs post licensure in administration should not be allowed to qualify since no clinical work has been performed.
 Agency Plan
In accordance with Virginia law, the petition will be filed with the Register of Regulations and published on June 10, 2019 with comment requested until July 9, 2019.  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, which is scheduled for August 16, 2019, the Board will consider the request to amend regulations and all comment received in support or opposition.  The petitioner will be informed of the board's response and any action it approves.
Publication Date 06/10/2019  (comment period will also begin on this date)
Comment End Date 07/09/2019