TITLE 8. EDUCATION
TITLE 8. EDUCATION
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Notice of Objection to Fast-Track Rulemaking Action
REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: Pursuant to § 2.2-4012.1 of the Code of Virginia, the State Board of Education has filed a notice of objection to the fast-track rulemaking action published in 42:7 VA.R. 862-865 November 17, 2025. The board intends to proceed with the normal promulgation process set out in Article 2 (§ 2.2-4006 et seq.) of Chapter 40 of Title 2.2 of the Code of Virginia, with the initial publication of the fast-track regulation serving as the Notice of Intended Regulatory Action.
Title of Regulation: 8VAC20-850. Voluntary Registration of Family Day Homes - Requirements for Providers (amending 8VAC20-850-20, 8VAC20-850-90).
Statutory Authority: §§ 22.1-16 and 22.1-289.046 of the Code of Virginia.
The State Board of Education received the requisite 10 objections to the amendments. The objections describe concerns about safety, liability, the medical judgment required for childcare staff to make determinations for children who may not be able to clearly communicate symptoms, and cost. Due to the objections, the board has discontinued using the fast-track rulemaking process. The board will proceed with adoption of the amendments using the standard process under Article 2 (§ 2.2-4006 et seq.) of the Administrative Process Act, and the publication on November 17, 2025, will serve as the Notice of Intended Regulatory Action in accordance with § 2.2-4012.1 of the Code of Virginia.
Agency Contact: Alyson Williams, Legislative Consultant, Office of Child Care Health and Safety, Department of Education, 101 North 14th Street, 14th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 774-6273, or email alyson.williams@doe.virginia.gov.
VA.R. Doc. No. R26-7613; Filed December 29, 2025