Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the State Board of Social Services intends to consider repealing the following regulation: 22VAC40-120, Minimum Standards for Licensed Family Day-Care Systems and promulgating 22VAC40-121, Standards for Licensed Family Day Systems. The purpose of the proposed action is to establish a new regulation that will improve clarity and consistency and provide greater protection for children in care.

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

Statutory Authority: §§ 63.2-217 and 63.2-1734 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: March 16, 2011.

Agency Contact: Karen Cullen, Department of Social Services, Division of Licensing Programs, 730 East Broad Street, Room 828, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 726-7152, FAX (804) 726-7132, TTY (800) 828-1120, or email karen.cullen@dss.virginia.gov.