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S.B. 156. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 9.1-151, 16.1-228, 16.1-241, and 63.2-100 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 16.1-283.3 and by adding in Chapter 9 of Title 63.2 an article numbered 2, consisting of sections numbered 63.2-917 through 63.2-923, relating to Fostering Futures program. 20101739D

Patrons--Favola and McClellan; Delegate: Keam

Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services December 18, 2019

Passed Senate January 22, 2020 (40-Y 0-N)

Passed House with amendments February 21, 2020 (98-Y 0-N)

AMENDMENT(S) PROPOSED BY THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES

HEALTH, WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS

    1. Line 78, engrossed, after (ii)
      insert
        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

    2. Line 79, engrossed, after criteria
      strike
        for the Fostering Futures program

HEALTH, WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS

    3. Line 632, engrossed, after (ii)
      insert
        for purposes of the Fostering Futures program set forth in Article 2 (§ 63.2-917 et seq.) of Chapter 9,

HEALTH, WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS

    4. Line 633, engrossed, after criteria
      strike
        for the Fostering Futures program

HEALTH, WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS

    5. Line 869, engrossed, after (ii)
      insert
        for purposes of the Fostering Futures program set forth in this article,

HEALTH, WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS

    6. Line 870, engrossed, after criteria
      strike
        for the Fostering Futures program

HEALTH, WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS

    7. After line 984, engrossed
      insert
        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.