Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
10/16/2024 4:06 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
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Initial Agency Notice
Agency Decision
Promulgating Board: Board of Counseling
Regulatory Coordinator: Erin Barrett

(804)750-3912

erin.barrett@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

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 10/16/2024
Petitioner Marva Michelle Baskerville
 Petitioner's Request
The petitioner requests that the Board revise 18VAC115-20-70 to establish a pathway for licensed substance abuse treatment providers (LSATPs) to become licensed professional counselors (LPCs). A similar pathway exists for LPCs to become LSATPs without an examination under 18VAC115-60-90(C).
 Agency Plan
The petition for rulemaking will be published in the Virginia Register of Regulations on November 18, 2024. The petition will also be published on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall at www.townhall.virginia.gov to receive public comment, which will open on November 18, 2024 and will close on December 18, 2024. The Board will consider the petition and all comments in support or opposition at the next meeting after the close of public comment, currently scheduled for January 24, 2025. The petitioner will be notified of the Board's decision after that meeting.
Publication Date 11/18/2024  (comment period will also begin on this date)
Comment End Date 12/18/2024