22VAC15-30 Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers

NOTICES OF INTENDED REGULATORY ACTION

Vol. 25 Iss. 26 - August 31, 2009

TITLE 22. SOCIAL SERVICES

CHILD DAY-CARE COUNCIL

Chapter 30

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Child Day-Care Council intends to consider repealing 22VAC15-30, Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers and promulgating 22VAC15-31, Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers. The purpose of the proposed action is to adopt a new regulation to improve clarity and consistency, relieve intrusive and burdensome language, and provide greater protection for children in care.

The agency intends to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: §§ 63.2-1734 and 63.2-1735 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comments: Public comments may be submitted until 5 p.m. on September 30, 2009.

Agency Contact: Debra O'Neill, Children's Program Licensing Consultant, Department of Social Services, Division of Licensing Programs, 7 North 8th Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone [phone], FAX [phone], TTY [phone], or email [e-mail].

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