AMENDMENT(S) PROPOSED BY THE HOUSE

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1. Line 79, introduced, after (ii)

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for purposes of the Fostering Futures program set forth in Article 2 (§ 63.2-917 et seq.) of Chapter 9 of Title 63.2,

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2. Line 80, introduced, after criteria

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for the Fostering Futures program

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3. Line 475, introduced, after approve the

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agreement and

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4. Line 489, introduced, after hearing

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the remainder of line 489 and through than on line 490

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to be held within

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5. Line 490, introduced, after petition.

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the remainder of line 490, all of lines 491 and 492, and through 16.1-267 on line 493

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The court may appoint counsel or a guardian ad litem for the program participant pursuant to § 16.1-266

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6. Line 493, introduced, after may

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the remainder of line 493 and through participant, on line 494

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7. Line 513, introduced, after plan

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at least 45

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within 30

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8. Line 515, introduced, after hearing [first instance]

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to be held

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9. Line 631, introduced, after (ii)

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for purposes of the Fostering Futures program set forth in Article 2 (§ 63.2-917 et seq.) of Chapter 9,

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10. Line 632, introduced, after criteria

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for the Fostering Futures program

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11. Line 841, introduced, after visit

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or video conference

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12. Line 868, introduced, after (ii)

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for purposes of the Fostering Futures program set forth in Article 2 (§ 63.2-917 et seq.) of Chapter 9,

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13. Line 869, introduced, after criteria

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for the Fostering Futures program

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14. After line 983, introduced

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3. That the Board of Social Services (the Board) shall promulgate regulations to implement the provisions of this act. The Board's initial adoption of regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this act shall be exempt from the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq. of the Code of Virginia), except that the Board shall provide an opportunity for public comment on the regulations prior to adoption.

4. That the Department of Social Services shall analyze the feasibility of and opportunities for allowing local departments of social services to use video conferencing for monthly visits with participants in the Fostering Futures program in a manner that complies with federal laws and regulations.