Disciplinary cases rise 22.5% in early 2026, Board hears
July 10, 2026 | Advisory Board on Music Therapy, Boards and Commissions, Executive, Virginia
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The Board heard that new disciplinary cases have increased compared with the prior year.
Jennifer Lang reported that "between January 24, 2026, and June 19, 2026, the Board received 95 new disciplinary cases, representing a 22.5% increase compared to the same period in 2025." Board member Marshall Pattie asked why complaints had increased; Lang said staff could not identify a single cause but suggested increased public awareness of the reporting process may be a contributing factor.
The Board recorded the trend for oversight and did not vote on any discipline-policy changes at the meeting.
Jennifer Lang reported that "between January 24, 2026, and June 19, 2026, the Board received 95 new disciplinary cases, representing a 22.5% increase compared to the same period in 2025." Board member Marshall Pattie asked why complaints had increased; Lang said staff could not identify a single cause but suggested increased public awareness of the reporting process may be a contributing factor.
The Board recorded the trend for oversight and did not vote on any discipline-policy changes at the meeting.
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