AMENDMENT(S) PROPOSED BY THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES

HEALTH, WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS

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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,

HEALTH, WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS

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for the Fostering Futures program

HEALTH, WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS

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

HEALTH, WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS

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for the Fostering Futures program

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for purposes of the Fostering Futures program set forth in this article,

HEALTH, WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS

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for the Fostering Futures program

HEALTH, WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS

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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.