Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org8138722.1-289.047Interagency agreements; cooperation of Department with other departments2025EducationEarly Childhood Care and EducationRegulations and Interdepartmental Cooperation

The Department is authorized to enter into interagency agreements with other state agencies to develop and implement regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter. Any state agency identified by the Department as appropriate to include in an interagency agreement shall participate in the development and implementation of the agreement. The Department shall assist and cooperate with other state departments in fulfilling their respective inspection responsibilities and in coordinating the regulations involving inspections. The Board may adopt regulations allowing the Department to so assist and cooperate with other state departments.

2020, cc. 860, 861.