Proposed Text
CHAPTER 590
MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR THE ACCREDITATION OF CHILD DAY PROGRAMS SERVING CHILDREN
OF PRESCHOOL AGE OR YOUNGER IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS (REPEALED)
8VAC20-590-10. Definitions and substitutions. (Repealed.)
A. The terms used in this chapter, except as otherwise
defined herein, shall be in accordance with the definitions contained in §
63.1-195 et seq. of the Code of Virginia relating to the regulation of child
day centers and Minimum Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers Serving
Children of Preschool Age or Younger (22VAC15-30-10 et seq.).
B. The following additional terms shall be used in
administering the statute and regulations as described in subsection A of this
section and substitutes for certain other terms in regulations of the Child
Day-Care Council where applicable:
"Board" means the Virginia Board of Education and
substitutes for Child Day Care Council.
"Department" means the Virginia Department of
Education and substitutes for Department of Social Services.
"Superintendent" means the Superintendent of
Public Instruction and substitutes for Commissioner of the Virginia Department
of Social Services or commissioner.
8VAC20-590-20. Exemptions and exceptions. (Repealed.)
A. Instructional programs offered by public schools that
satisfy compulsory attendance laws or the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA), vocational child care programs, and extracurricular
activities that are focused on single interests such as, but not limited to,
music, drama, art, or foreign languages are exempt from the requirements of
this chapter.
B. Other exceptions to the requirements for accreditation
may be made by the superintendent for cause which may include, but not be
limited to, conflicts with state or federal statutes, or other board or federal
regulations. The superintendent shall report to the board at least annually on
exceptions made.
8VAC20-590-30. Administration. (Repealed.)
A. Child day centers operated by local school boards shall
be accredited by the board when the center meets or exceeds requirements
established by the Child Day-Care Council in Minimum Standards for Licensed
Child Day Centers Serving Children of Preschool Age or Younger (22VAC15-30-10
et seq.).
B. Regulation of programs operated in accordance with
standards described in subsection A of this section shall be the responsibility
of the board. The Department of Education shall be responsible for the
administration of the regulations.
CHAPTER 600
MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR THE ACCREDITATION OF CHILD DAY PROGRAMS SERVING SCHOOL
AGE CHILDREN OFFERED IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS (REPEALED)
8VAC20-600-10. Definitions and substitutions. (Repealed.)
A. The terms used in this chapter, except as otherwise
defined herein, shall be in accordance with the definitions contained in §
63.1-195 et seq. of the Code of Virginia relating to the regulation of child
day centers and Minimum Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers Serving School
Age Children (22VAC15-40-10 et seq.).
B. The following additional terms shall be used in
administering the statute and regulation as described in subsection A of this
section and substitutes for certain other terms in regulations of the Child
Day-Care Council where applicable:
"Board" means the Virginia Board of Education and
substitutes for Child Day-Care Council.
"Department" means the Virginia Department of
Education and substitutes for Department of Social Services.
"Superintendent" means the Superintendent of
Public Instruction and substitutes for Commissioner of the Virginia Department
of Social Services or commissioner.
8VAC20-600-20. Exemptions and exceptions. (Repealed.)
A. Instructional programs offered by public schools that
satisfy compulsory attendance laws or the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA), and extracurricular activities that are focused on single
interests such as, but not limited to, music, drama, art, sports, or foreign
languages are exempt from the requirements of this chapter.
B. Other exceptions to the requirements for accreditation
may be made by the superintendent for cause which may include, but not be
limited to, conflicts with state or federal statutes, or other board or federal
regulations. The superintendent shall report to the board at least annually on
exceptions made.
8VAC20-600-30. Administration. (Repealed.)
A. Child day centers operated by local school boards shall
be accredited by the board when the center meets or exceeds requirements
established by the Child Day-Care Council in Minimum Standards for Licensed
Child Day Centers Serving School Age Children (22VAC15-40-10 et seq.).
B. Regulation of programs operated in accordance with
standards described in subsection A of this section shall be the responsibility
of the board. The Department of Education shall be responsible for the
administration of the regulations.