8VAC20-770-90. Identifying who may apply for a waiver.
A. Any person who wants to operate or to volunteer or work at a facility covered by this chapter, but who is disqualified because of a criminal conviction, or a criminal conviction in the background check of any other adult living in a family day home governed by this chapter, may apply in writing to theSuperintendent of the department for a waiver.
B. The superintendent may grant a waiver if:
1. A nonbarrier crime felony conviction occurred less than five years previously and the superintendent determines that the person is of good moral character and reputation and the waiver would not adversely affect the safety and well-being of the children in the person's care; or
2. Any other adult living in the home of a family day home applicant or provider has been convicted of not more than one misdemeanor offense of assault and battery or assault and battery against a family or household member as set out in §§ 18.2-57 and 18.2-57.2 of the Code of Virginia, provided five years have elapsed following the conviction and the department has conducted a home study that includes, but is not limited to:
a. An assessment of the safety of the children placed in the home and
b. A determination that the offender is now a person of good moral character and reputation.
The other adult must not be an assistant or substitute provider.
Statutory Authority
§§ 22.1-16 and 22.1-289.046 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 37, Issue 24, eff. July 1, 2021.