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SB 278 Child welfare agencies; background checks for volunteers and employees.

Introduced by: Jennifer T. Wexton | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Criminal history background checks; continued employment of individuals convicted of an offense. Prohibits assisted living facilities, adult day care centers, licensed and registered child welfare agencies, and family day homes approved by family day systems from continuing to employ individuals who have been convicted of specific offenses as defined in § 63.2-1719 that are barriers to employment.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Child welfare agencies; background checks. Requires that background checks for employees and volunteers of child welfare agencies include, among other existing requirements, a sworn statement or affirmation disclosing whether the person is currently the subject of a complaint of child abuse or neglect. The bill also prohibits child welfare agencies from continuing to employ or allowing to serve as a volunteer persons convicted of certain offenses.