{"data":{"id":"us-vt/33-v.s.a.-4922","jurisdiction":"us-vt","citation":"33 V.S.A. § 4922","heading":"Rulemaking","body":"(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:\n(1) rules setting forth criteria for determining whether to conduct an assessment or an investigation;\n(2) rules setting out procedures for assessment and service delivery;\n(3) rules outlining procedures for investigations;\n(4) rules for conducting the administrative review conference;\n(5) rules regarding access to and maintenance of Department records of investigations, assessments, reviews, and responses;\n(6) rules regarding the tiered Registry as required by section 4916 of this title;\n(7) rules requiring notice and appeal procedures for alternatives to substantiation; and\n(8) rules implementing subsections 4916(c) and (e) of this title.\n(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.","path":["Title 33: Human Services","Chapter 049: Child Welfare Services","Subchapter 002: REPORTING ABUSE OF CHILDREN"],"source_url":"https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/33/049/04922","current_through":"2025 session","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-05T17:17:11Z","sha256":"24d3327f64e0f0db2dda5522e47dd5cd6e5e8eb0ef20fb27b5fd70bda0947880","source_id":"us-vt","stale":false,"prev":"us-vt/33-v.s.a.-4921","next":"us-vt/33-v.s.a.-4923"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}