8 Va. Admin. Code § 20-820-50

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 9, December 16, 2024

Section 8VAC20-820-50 - Regulation development/revision process

A. In developing or revising regulations for licensed facilities or agencies, the Department of Education, acting as agent for the State Board of Education, adheres to the requirements of the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq. of the Code of Virginia) and the public participation process.

B. Input from licensees, associations of licensees, experts in related fields, advocacy organizations, consumers, and the general public is solicited in the development or revision of licensing regulations through informal and formal comment periods and public hearings.

C. Periodic reviews are conducted and, when necessary, comprehensive revisions of each regulation to assure that its standards continue to protect children in out-of-home care while considering the interests of both providers and consumers of care.

8 Va. Admin. Code § 20-820-50

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 37, Issue 24, eff. 7/1/2021.

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