Authority: Title 37.2, Chapters 1 through 11, Code of Virginia.

A. In the event that services are not available in Virginia to address the specific needs of an individual committed for treatment at the VCBR or conditionally released, or additional capacity cannot be met at the VCBR, the Commissioner is authorized to seek such services from another state.

B. Out of this appropriation, $540,000 the first year and $540,000 the second year from the general fund is provided for the treatment costs of residents diagnosed with hepatitis. The facility shall make efforts to use certified federal 340B providers for the dispensing of any associated pharmaceuticals.

C. Within 15 days of any appropriation transfer to the Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation from any other sub-agency within the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, the Department of Planning and Budget shall notify the Chairmen of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance and Appropriations Committees. The notice shall include the amount, fund source and reason for the transfer with an explanation of why the funding being transferred has no impact on the sub-agency from which it is transferred.

D. Out of this appropriation, $20,813 the first year from the general fund is provided for the educational and training costs of facility employees seeking to pursue additional licensing or certification. Any employee who is a beneficiary of these funds shall sign a written agreement outlining their commitment to continue their employment with the facility after their program has concluded. Any funds for this purpose that remain unexpended at year end shall be reappropriated in the succeeding year for the same purpose.

E. Out of this appropriation, $33,045 the first year and $33,045 the second year from the general fund is provided for salary increases for food services and environmental services staff at state facilities