Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Social Services
Board
State Board of Social Services
chapter
Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies [22 VAC 40 ‑ 191]
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Action:
Changes to incorporate recent changes to the Code of Virginia
Action 1492
 
General Information
Action Summary The first change reflects a provision added to the Code of Virginia that parents and guardians may be alone with their own children in a religious exempt child day center without obtaining background checks. This change is being made pursuant to Chapter 467, 2003 Acts of Assembly. The second change reflects a provision added to the Code of Virginia that a child-placing agency may approve as a foster parent an applicant convicted of statutory burglary for breaking and entering a dwelling home or other structure with intent to commit larceny, who has had his civil rights restored by the Governor, provided 25 years have elapsed following the conviction. This change is being made pursuant to Chapter 714, 2004 Acts of Assembly.
Chapters Affected Only affects this chapter.
Executive Branch Review This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act. The normal executive branch review process is not required. As such, it can be submitted directly for publication and is effective upon publication.
Exempt Citation: Chapter 714 2004 Acts of Assembly
RIS Project No project yet assigned to this action
New Periodic Review This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
 
Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
Stage ID Stage Type Status
2710 Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2004.
 
Contact Information
Name / Title: Wenda Singer  / Program Consultant
Address: Division of Linensing Programs
7 North 8th Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: wenda.singer@dss.virginia.gov
Phone: (804)726-7148    FAX: (804)726-7132    TDD: (800)828-1120