Action:
Amend Permanency Services Regulation to Conform to 2025 Legislation
Action 6813
General Information
| Action Summary |
This regulatory action is necessary to implement the requirements of legislation passed during the 2025 Session of the Virginia General Assembly.
Chapter 568 (HB 2457)) of the 2025 Acts of Assembly directs the State Board of Social Services to amend its regulations to (i) require local boards of social services to apply for federal benefits on behalf of children in foster care that they my be eligible for, (ii) prohibit the use of military survivor benefits to pay the care and support of children in foster care, and (iii) require local departments of social services that are representative payees for children in foster care to conserve such military survivor benefits in an appropriate trust instrument or protected account that is exempt from federal asset and resource limits.
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| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Executive Branch Review |
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act, but falls within the Executive Branch and
will be reviewed by the Governor's Office.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [8357] |
| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
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Stage Type |
Status |
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10869
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Final
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Stage complete. Becomes effective on 12/17/2025. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Em Parente
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Address:
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801 E. Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219
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Email Address:
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em.parente@dss.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)726-7895
FAX: (804)726-7538
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this chapter.
