1. A. Training courses provided by (i) federal, state, or local government agencies; (ii) a regional or national accreditation association; or (iii) an accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education do not require board approval to be used for experience substitution, provided the training course information submitted to the board includes the following:

   1. 1. The course must include the continuing education units awarded by the entity.
   2. 2. The course's subject matter must be related to the license category and classification, if applicable, for which experience substitution is sought.
2. B. The board may request additional information from the provider as necessary to ensure compliance with this section. If the board cannot ensure compliance, the training course may not be used for experience substitution, or the provider may pursue board approval pursuant to this chapter.

Statutory Authority

§§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-2301 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 33, Issue 11, eff. April 1, 2017; amended, Virginia Register Volume 42, Issue 8, eff. January 16, 2026.