Vermont § 4922 - Rulemaking
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 4922 — Rulemaking, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4922. Rulemaking
- (a) On or before April 1, 2026, the Commissioner shall file proposed rules pursuant to
3 V.S.A. chapter 25 implementing the provisions of this subchapter to become effective on September 1,
2026. These shall include: (1) rules setting forth criteria for determining whether to conduct an assessment or an
investigation; (2) rules setting out procedures for assessment and service delivery; (3) rules outlining procedures for investigations; (4) rules for conducting the administrative review conference; (5) rules regarding access to and maintenance of Department records of investigations,
assessments, reviews, and responses; (6) rules regarding the tiered Registry as required by section 4916 of this title; (7) rules requiring notice and appeal procedures for alternatives to substantiation; and (8) rules implementing subsections 4916(c) and (e) of this title. (b) The rules shall strike an appropriate balance between protecting children and respecting
the rights of a parent or guardian, including a parent or guardian with disabilities,
and shall recognize that persons with a disability can be successful parents. The
rules shall include the possible use of adaptive equipment and supports. (Added 2007, No. 168 (Adj. Sess.), § 18; amended 2023, No. 154 (Adj. Sess.), § 10, eff. September 1, 2024; 2025, No. 27, § E.317, eff. July 1, 2025.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 4922
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 4922 cover?
Section 4922 ("Rulemaking") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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