{"data":{"id":"us-va/18vac125-20-80","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"18VAC125-20-80","heading":"General examination requirements","body":"A. A candidate shall achieve a passing score on the final required step for the licensure type applied for of the national examination within two years immediately preceding licensure. A candidate may request an extension of the two-year limitation for extenuating circumstances. If the candidate has not taken the examination by the end of the two-year period, the applicant shall reapply according to the requirements of the regulations in effect at that time.\n\nB. A candidate for autonomous practice as a licensed psychological practitioner shall achieve a passing score on the clinical portion of the national examination within two years immediately preceding the application for autonomous practice. A candidate may request an extension of the two-year limitation for extenuating circumstances.\n\nC. The board shall establish passing scores on all steps of the examination.","path":["Title 18. Professional And Occupational Licensing","Agency 125. Board of Psychology","Chapter 20. Regulations Governing the Practice of Psychology","Part III. Examinations"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title18/agency125/chapter20/section80/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:53:08Z","sha256":"9b1453500d6f3bb558f92a56c375f8ada426e1059bf846855d6a734f6b400871","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/18vac125-20-65","next":"us-va/18vac125-20-120"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}