AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON REHABILITATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES

1. Page 1, engrossed, line 24, after 63.1-105.4.

strike

remainder of line 24 and all of lines 25 and 26

insert

Prior to imposing a sanction of benefits, the appropriate local department staff shall make reasonable efforts to discuss with the parent or caretaker, by personal contact which may include direct telephone contact, a plan to return the child to school. If such efforts fail, the local department shall mail a written advance notice of proposed action to the parent or caretaker advising that benefits may be reduced if the parent or caretaker fails to contact the agency to develop a plan to return the child to school.