Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Social Services
 
Board
State Board of Social Services
 
chapter
Standards for Licensed Children's Residential Faciliities [22 VAC 40 ‑ 151]
Action Create new regulation for children's residential facilities
Stage Fast-Track
Comment Period Ended on 11/12/2008
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11/7/08  11:45 am
Commenter: Chris Yates, The Discovery School of Virginia

requirements for child care staff
 
22 VAC 40-151-320.B.1        Requirements for Child Care Staff: Requiring a baccalaureate degree is reasonable requirement, as it demonstrates that the prospective worker is intelligent, independent, motivated, and self-disciplined. However, specifically requiring a degree in human services is too limiting and presumptuous. Most liberal arts undergraduate degrees are designed to provide a general and well-rounded education which is applicable and valuable in most professions. Also, a baccalaureate in science, mathematics, engineering, etc. should indicate an individual’s ability to learn, not rule him/her out when he/she is demonstrating an interest in a profession of helping others. Recommended language change to 22VAC 40-151-320.B.1:       1. Have a baccalaureate degree in human services;

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