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Department of Education

State Board of Education

Voluntary Registration of Family Day Homes - Requirements for Providers [8 VAC 20 ‑ 850]

Action:

Amend regulation to require each voluntarily registered family day home ...

Action 6384 / Stage 10198

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Documents
Proposed Text	11/14/2025 12:45 pm
Agency Background Document	11/17/2023 (modified 7/30/2024)
ORM Economic Review Form	11/17/2023 (modified 7/30/2024)
Attorney General Certification	3/11/2025
DPB Economic Impact Analysis	4/29/2025
Agency Response to EIA	5/19/2025
Governor's Review Memo	10/29/2025

Status
Objections Filed	Per Code § 2.2-4012.1, ten or more objections from the public, or a legislative objection received. (12/29/25) Reason: The agency received 10 comments on the proposed regulation. Most commenters oppose the proposed regulation on with concerns about safety, liability, and the medical judgment required for childcare staff to make determinations for children who may not be able to clearly communicate symptoms. Commenters are also concerned with cost. Overall, commenters urge the state to reconsider or slow the proposal. See user guide for implications
Attorney General Review	Submitted to OAG: 11/17/2023 Returned to Agency: 1/4/2024 Resubmitted to OAG: 7/30/2024 Review Completed: 3/11/2025 Result: Certified
DPB Review	Submitted on 3/21/2025 Review Completed: 4/30/2025
Secretary Review	Secretary of Education Review Completed: 10/29/2025
Governor's Review	ORM Review Completed: 10/29/2025 Governor Review Completed: 10/29/2025 Result: Approved
Virginia Registrar	Submitted on 10/29/2025 The Virginia Register of Regulations Publication Date: 11/17/2025 Volume: 42 Issue: 7
Comment Period	Ended 12/17/2025 10 comments
Effective Date	1/1/2026

Contact Information
Name / Title:	Alyson Williams / Legislative Consultant
Address:	Office of Child Care Health and Safety 101 N. 14th Street, 14th Floor Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address:	alyson.williams@doe.virginia.gov
Telephone:	(804)774-6273 FAX: ()- TDD: ()-

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Action 6384:

Amend regulation to require each voluntarily registered family day home provider or other caregiver to be trained in epinephrine administration; notification requirements to parents required

Stages associated with this regulatory action.

Stage Type	Status
Fast-Track (10198)	Comment period complete, but objections were filed.

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