Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the State Board of Education intends to consider repealing 8VAC20-820, General Procedures and Information for Licensure, and promulgating 8VAC20-821, General Procedures and Information for Licensure. The purpose of the proposed action is to repeal the current chapter and promulgate a new chapter in order to implement statutory requirements, clarify existing regulatory requirements, and update practices and procedures. The General Procedures and Information for Licensure applies to child day centers, family day homes, and family day systems that are licensed by the State Board of Education. The chapter sets out requirements and procedures for the licensure process, including the application process, license maintenance, inspections, and enforcement of violations. The current regulation was originally promulgated by the Virginia Department of Social Services in 1984 and adopted by the board in 2021.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: §§ 22.1-16 and 22.1-289.046 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: March 2, 2022.

Agency Contact: Tatanishia Armstrong, Legislative Consultant, Department of Education, James Monroe Building, 101 North 14th Street, 16th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 382-5047, or email tatanishia.armstrong@doe.virginia.gov.