| Description | This action establishes a new regulatory chapter that sets out the entry-level, in-service, and advanced training standards for direct care and security employees in juvenile correctional centers, including the volume of training hours needed, the time required to complete such training; the testing, grading, and attendance requirements for such training; and the documentation retention requirements. |
| State Authority | ยง 66-10 (9 ) |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | This new regulation is intended to carry out the legislative directives in Chapter 366 of the 2019 Acts of Assembly and Chapter 526 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly and to ensure that the training requirements for newly hired and existing direct care and security employees are clear and unambiguous. |
| Meetings |
| Name / Title: | Ken Davis / Regulatory Affairs Coordinator |
| Address: |
600 East Main Street, 20th Floor Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Email Address: | Kenneth.Davis@djj.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)807-0486 FAX: (804)371-6497 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Establish a new chapter setting out compulsory training standards for direct care and security staff employed in juvenile correctional centers | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/18/2022. |