PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY
Pursuant to § 2.2-4002.1 of the Code of Virginia, a certified guidance document is subject to a 30-day public comment period after publication in the Virginia Register of Regulations and prior to the guidance document's effective date. During the public comment period, comments may be made through the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall website (http://www.townhall.virginia.gov) or sent to the agency contact. Under subsection C of § 2.2-4002.1, the effective date of the guidance document may be delayed for an additional period. The guidance document may also be withdrawn.
The following guidance documents have been submitted for publication by the listed agencies for a public comment period. Online users of this issue of the Virginia Register of Regulations may click on the name of a guidance document to access it. Guidance documents are also available on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall (http://www.townhall.virginia.gov) or from the agency contact or may be viewed at the Office of the Registrar of Regulations, General Assembly Building, 201 North Ninth Street, Fourth Floor, Richmond, Virginia 23219.
BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY
Title of Document: VBOA Policy - Inactive and Emeritus License Status.
Public Comment Deadline: October 21, 2026.
Effective Date: October 22, 2026.
Agency Contact: Alessandra Gabriel, Information and Policy Advisor, Board of Accountancy, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 402, Henrico, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-0728, or email alessandra.gabriel@boa.virginia.gov.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES BOARD
Title of Document: Court Appointed Special Advocate and Children's Justice Act Advisory Committee Guidance Policy for Court Appointed Special Advocates Programs.
Public Comment Deadline: October 21, 2026.
Effective Date: October 22, 2026.
Agency Contact: Kristi Shalton, Policy and Program Manager, Department of Criminal Justice Services, 1100 Bank Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 987-0332, or email kristi.shalton@dcjs.virginia.gov.
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Title of Document: Board of Education Approved Courses to Satisfy Graduation Requirements for the Standard and Advanced Studies Diplomas in Virginia Public Schools.
Public Comment Deadline: October 21, 2026.
Effective Date: October 22, 2026.
Agency Contact: Jim Chapman, Director of Board Relations, Department of Education, James Monroe Building, 101 North 14th Street, 25th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 750-8750, or email jim.chapman@doe.virginia.gov.
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Titles of Documents: Chapter 1 Provider Manual Update.
Chapter 3: Eligibility.
Emergency Medicaid Supplement.
Mental Health Services Manual, Appendix D.
Mental Health Services Manual, Appendix G.
Temporary Detention Orders Supplement.
Public Comment Deadline: October 21, 2026.
Effective Date: October 22, 2026.
Agency Contact: Syreeta Stewart, Regulatory Coordinator, Department of Medical Assistance Services, 600 East Broad Street, Suite 1300, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 298-3863, or email syreeta.stewart@dmas.virginia.gov.
BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
Title of Document: Guidance on Diagnostic Imaging Referrals by Physical Therapists.
Public Comment Deadline: October 21, 2026.
Effective Date: October 22, 2026.
Agency Contact: Erin Barrett, Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, Department of Health Professions, Perimeter Center, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Henrico, VA 23233, telephone (804) 750-3912, or email erin.barrett@dhp.virginia.gov.
STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Titles of Documents: Administrative Human Resources (HR) Manual Introduction and Chapter 1: Equal Employment Opportunity and Accessibility.
Administrative HR Manual Chapter 2: Classification and Compensation.
Administrative HR Manual Chapter 3: Recruitment and Selection.
Administrative HR Manual Chapter 4: Leave.
Administrative HR Manual Chapter 5: Operations of the Local Departments of Social Services.
Administrative HR Manual Chapter 6: Performance Evaluation and Standards of Conduct.
Administrative HR Manual Chapter 7: Discipline and Termination of Employment.
Administrative HR Manual Chapter 8: Personnel Records.
Public Comment Deadline: October 21, 2026.
Effective Date: October 22, 2026.
Agency Contact: Zachary Davis, Policy Consultant, Department of Social Services, 5600 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060, telephone (804) 987-8139, or email zachary.davis@dss.virginia.gov.
VIRGINIA SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION BOARD
Title of Document: 2027 Grant Manual for the Virginia Dam Safety, Flood Prevention, and Protection Assistance Fund.
Public Comment Deadline: October 21, 2026.
Effective Date: October 22, 2026.
Agency Contact: Lisa McGee, Policy and Planning Director, Department of Conservation and Recreation, 600 East Main Street, 24th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 786-4378, or email lisa.mcgee@dcr.virginia.gov.