§ 22.1-289.025 Right to appeal notice of intent; child day programs and family day systems operated by agencies of the Commonwealth
Any child day program or family day system operated by an agency of the Commonwealth shall have the right to appeal any notice of intent as follows:
1. Within 30 days after receiving a notice of intent to impose a sanction, the licensee shall request in writing that the Superintendent review the intended agency action and may submit, together with such request, relevant information, documentation, or other pertinent data supporting its appeal. The Superintendent shall issue a decision within 60 days after receiving the request and shall have the authority to uphold the sanction or take whatever action he deems appropriate to resolve the controversy.
2. If the child day program or family day system disputes the Superintendent’s decision, the licensee shall request, within 30 days of receiving the Superintendent’s decision, that the Superintendent refer the matter to the Secretary of Education. The Secretary shall issue a decision within 60 days of receiving the request for review. The Secretary’s decision shall be final and shall not be subject to review.