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November 25, 1991
Mrs. Jean Canoles Bruce, Chairman
State Board of Social Services
Blair Building
8007 Discovery Drive
Richmond, VA 23229-8699
Dear Ms. Bruce:
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
STEVEN A. MCGRAW. CHAIRMAN
CATAWBA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
HARRY C. NICKENS, VICE-CHAIRMAN
VINTON MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
LEE B. EDDY
WINDSOR HILLS MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
BOB L. JOHNSON
HOWNS MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
RICHARD W. ROBERS
CAVE SPRING MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
At their November 19, 1991 meeting, the Roanoke County Board of
Supervisors voted by a 3 to 2 majority to oppose the proposed
amendments to the child abuse and neglect law that would eliminate
local social service agencies from investigating alleged abuse and
neglect by school personnel.
By this action, the Board supports the legislation as it currently
exists, and that investigation of such abuse or neglect be
investigated by social service agencies.
Sincerely,
Elmer C. Hodge
County Administrator
CC: Betty Lucas, Director, Social Services
Dr. Bayes Wilson, School Superintendent
William P. Broderick, Chairman, Social Services Board
Larry D. Jackson, Commissioner, Dept. of Social Services
Howard Cullen, Secretary, Health & Human Services
The Honorable J. Granger Macfarlane
The Honorable Dudley J. Emick, Jr.
The Honorable C. Richard Cranwell
The Honorable G. Steven Agee
The Honorable Clifton A. Woodrum
The Honorable A. Victor Thomas
P.O. BOX 29800 • ROANOKE. VIRGINIA 24018-0798 • (703) 772-2004
RESOLUTION L`�.3
ROANOKE COUNTY
BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Social Services is proposing legislation to
amend Section 63.1-248.2 and 63.1-248.6 of the State Code of Virginia related to child abuse
and neglect by excluding employees of local school boards as persons responsible for
children's care, and
this proposal would eliminate local Social Service agencies from
investigating alleged abuse and neglect by school personnel; and
local school officials would investigate their own employees for allegations
of child neglect and abuse; and
WHEREAS, such proposed changes in the Code would lead to fragmentation of child
arotective services and limit interventions on behalf of children: and
WHEREAS, these recommended changes would cause an erosion of the law designed
to protect children from abuse and neglect from those who care for them; and
WHEREAS, legislation which authorizes school officials to investigate their personnel
gives the impression to the public of complaints being evaluated which lack impartiality and
objectivity; and
such proposed Code amendments, by singling out one group of employees
for internal investigation, would lead to other public and private facilities requesting similar
egislative exemptions.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Roanoke County Department of
Social Services voices its strong opposition to the proposed amendments to the child abuse
and neglect law; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be sent to advise
appropriate local officials, State Board of Social Services, Commissioner of Social Services.
and General Assembly members of the far-reaching implications and dangerous precedent
it sets.
Adopted by
Roanoke County
Board of Social Services
August 8, 1991
William P. Broderick, Chairman
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M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: John M. Chambliss, Jr. �
Assistant County Administrator
DATE: November 18, 1991
SUBJECT: Status of the Proposed Legislative Change of the State
Board of Social Services
At the October 22 meeting of the Board of Supervisors, a
report was presented to you concerning proposed legislative changes
which were being suggested by the State Board of Social Services
as it related to child protective services involving school
personnel. Attached is a copy of a letter received by the County
Board of Social Services advising that the state will not pursue
the proposed legislative changes at this time. If other changes
arise concerning this topic, I will keep you advised. Thank you.
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Attachment
cc: Elmer Hodge, County Administrator
Betty Lucas, Director, Social Services
Bayes Wilson, School Administration
COMMONWEAL TI H ®f VIRCjINI 1
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October 17, 1991
Mr. William P. Broderick
Chairman
Roanoke County Board
of Social Services
P. O. Box 1127
Salem, Virginia 24153-1127
RE: Proposed Child Prote
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