Virginia Regulatory Town Hall

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8VAC20-590

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STANDARDS FOR THE ACCREDITATION OF CHILD DAY PROGRAMS SERVING CHILDREN OF PRESCHOOL AGE OR YOUNGER IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS (REPEALED)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

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 (Repealed.)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

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 (Repealed.)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

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 (Repealed.)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.

8VAC20-600

CHAPTER 600
MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR THE ACCREDITATION OF CHILD DAY PROGRAMS SERVING SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN OFFERED IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS (REPEALED)

8VAC20-600-10

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

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

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.