Board of Education ; out-of-school time programs; exemptions from licensure. Exempts from licensure any out-of-school time program, defined as any program that (i) serves only school-age children; (ii) operates primarily before or after regular school hours, during the summer, or at times when school is not normally in session; and (iii) is offered for the purpose of promoting expanded childhood learning and enrichment, child and youth development, or educational, recreational, or character-building activities, that (a) is affiliated with a national or statewide organization with established health and safety requirements and is in compliance with such health and safety requirements; (b) has adopted standards and requirements relating to staff training and qualifications that are consistent with those of the Board of Education; (c) requires all applicants for employment or volunteers to undergo background checks in accordance with applicable law; and (d) has policies and procedures relating to emergency preparedness and response, child abuse prevention and response, and internal incident reporting and investigation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 22.1-289.02, 22.1-289.030
Education and Health Substitute: 22.1-289.02, 22.1-289.030