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HB 2504 Criminal history & central registry check; est. mandatory background check for foster, etc. parents.

Introduced by: David J. Toscano | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Criminal history and central registry check for placements of children.  Establishes mandatory background checks for prospective foster or adoptive parents that consist of three parts: (i) a sworn statement or affirmation disclosing whether an individual has a criminal conviction or pending charges or has been the subject of a founded case of child abuse or neglect; (ii) fingerprinting forwarded through the Central Criminal Records Exchange to the Federal Bureau of Investigation to obtain criminal history information; and (iii) searches of the central child abuse and neglect registry maintained pursuant to § 63.2-1515 and similar registries required by federal law in any other state where a prospective parent or other adult in the home has resided in the preceding five years. Provides that in the case of an emergency, a local board must search the central registry and obtain a written affirmation from the individual prior to placement. Prohibits approval of foster or adoptive homes where an individual has record of an offense set forth in § 63.2-1719 or a founded complaint of child abuse or neglect as maintained in registries pursuant to § 63.2-1515 and the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act (42 U.S.C.S. 16901 et seq.). The bill has an effective date of April 1, 2007.


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