TITLE 8. EDUCATION

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Final Regulation

Title of Regulation: 8VAC20-770. Background Checks for Child Day Programs and Family Day Systems (repealing 8VAC20-770-10 through 8VAC20-770-150).

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

Effective Date: June 17, 2026.

Agency Contact: Tatanishia Armstrong, Legislative Consultant, Department of Education, James Monroe Building, 101 North 14th Street, 25th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 382-5047, or email tatanishia.armstrong@doe.virginia.gov.

Summary:

The action repeals Background Checks for Child Day Programs and Family Day Systems (8VAC20-770). The content of the repealed chapter was amended and added to a new chapter, General Procedures and Information for Licensure (8VAC20-821), which became effective through a separate action on February 1, 2026.

Summary of Public Comments and Agency's Response: A summary of comments made by the public and the agency's response may be obtained from the promulgating agency or viewed at the office of the Registrar of Regulations.