| Action Summary | Following a periodic review initiated November 17, 2021, the Board identified several areas of Chapter 20 it will consider amending. Those areas include: clarifying terminology and requirements for LCSWs, LMSWs, and LBSWs within the regulations; reviewing the definition of “ancillary services” for comprehensiveness and clarity; amending 18VAC140-20-150 to include diagnosing third parties and providing children sex education without express parental consent as actions that constitute unprofessional conduct; removing redundant provisions, terms, and definitions; clarify responsibilities of supervisors of LCSW candidates; and include additional organizations for approval of continuing education. |
| Chapters Affected | Only affects this chapter. |
| Executive Branch Review | This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process. |
| RIS Project | Yes [7250] |
| Result of Prior Periodic Review Filed | 11/17/2021 |
| New Periodic Review | This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review. |
| Name / Title: | Jaime Hoyle / Executive Director |
| Address: |
9960 Mayland Drive Suite 300 Richmond, VA 23233-1463 |
| Email Address: | jaime.hoyle@dhp.virginia.gov |
| Phone: | (804)367-4406 FAX: (804)527-4435 TDD: ()- |