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 8VAC20-770, Background Checks for Child Day Programs and Family Day Systems and promulgating 8VAC20-771, Background Checks for Child Day Programs and Family Day Systems. The purpose of the proposed action is to repeal and replace the current chapter in order to (i) ensure that the regulation aligns with federal and state laws and (ii) clarify and update the regulatory requirements. By repealing the current chapter and promulgating a new chapter in its place, the board anticipates greater flexibility in aligning the regulatory structure to federal and state law, which has changed since the current chapter became effective. The board also anticipates changes to format and language.

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.