The Vermont Statutes Online
The Statutes below include the actions of the 2024 session of the General Assembly.
NOTE: The Vermont Statutes Online is an unofficial copy of the Vermont Statutes Annotated that is provided as a convenience.
Title 33 : Human Services
Chapter 049 : Child Welfare Services
Subchapter 002 : REPORTING ABUSE OF CHILDREN
(Cite as: 33 V.S.A. § 4922)-
§ 4922. Rulemaking
(a) On or before September 1, 2025, the Commissioner shall file proposed rules pursuant to 3 V.S.A. chapter 25 implementing the provisions of this subchapter to become effective on April 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.
(c) These rules shall be adopted no later than July 1, 2009. (Added 2007, No. 168 (Adj. Sess.), § 18; amended 2023, No. 154 (Adj. Sess.), § 10, eff. September 1, 2024.)
