TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING

BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK

Agency Decision

Title of Regulation: 18VAC140-20. Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work.

Statutory Authority: § 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.

Name of Petitioner: Khidhra Poole.

Nature of Petitioner's Request: The petitioner requests that the Board of Social Work amend 18VAC140-20-45 to require applicants for licensure by endorsement to take the national examination if the originating jurisdiction did not require examination for licensure.

Agency Decision: Request denied.

Statement of Reason for Decision: At its June 6, 2025, meeting, the Board of Social Work voted to take no action on the petition. The board believes that due to possible legislative actions regarding this topic arising soon and due to the low number of individuals who would be impacted, as well as the fact that the board addressed this same issue only a few years ago, regulatory action is not necessary at this time.

Agency Contact: Jaime Hoyle, Executive Director, Board of Social Work, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Henrico, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-4441, or email jaime.hoyle@dhp.virginia.gov.

VA.R. Doc. No. PFR25-44; Filed March 7, 2025, 2:37 p.m.