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Virginia Administrative Code
Title 8. Education
Agency 20. State Board of Education
Chapter 671. Regulations Governing the Operation of Private Schools for Students with Disabilities
11/21/2024

8VAC20-671-40. Advertising.

The following provisions consistent with § 22.1-325 of the Code of Virginia regarding advertisement of a school shall apply:

1. No school may use the seal of the Commonwealth in any advertisement, publication, or document, including diplomas, certificates, and other awards.

2. The advertisement of a school shall be in a form and manner that is free from misrepresentation, deception, or fraud and shall conform to the following:

a. The complete school name as listed on the license to operate shall be used in all publicity, publications, or promotions or for marketing purposes.

b. Advertisement shall not expressly or by implication indicate by any means that the license to operate represents an endorsement by the Virginia Department of Education or the Board of Education.

c. No fraudulent or misleading statement shall be in print or nonprint about the school's admission policy, tuition and fees; programs and services; size and location; or any other information concerning the school.

d. Endorsements, commendations, or recommendations by students, individuals, manufacturers, business establishments, or organizations are prohibited except with their written consent and without any offer of financial compensation.

e. The accrediting agency shall be named using its official title if accreditation is used as part of a school's promotional materials.

3. Prospective applicants may advertise projected services and staff positions while in the application process but shall not misrepresent licensure status and shall not enroll students prior to receiving a license to operate from the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Statutory Authority

§§ 22.1-16 and 22.1-321 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 31, Issue 24, eff. August 26, 2015.

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