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Virginia Administrative Code
Title 8. Education
Agency 20. State Board of Education
Chapter 720. Regulations Governing Local School Boards and School Divisions
1/11/2026

8VAC20-720-190. Criteria to identify toxic art materials; labeling; use in elementary grades prohibited.

A. The definitions and requirements of 16 CFR 1500.14(b)(8) and 16 CFR 1500.135 are incorporated by reference.

B. School divisions shall evaluate all art material used in schools. All art materials used in the public schools that meet the criteria as toxic under 16 CFR 1500.14(b)(8) and 16 CFR 1500.135 shall be so labeled.

C. Use of art materials evaluated to be toxic under 16 CFR 1500.14(b)(8) and 16 CFR 1500.135 shall be prohibited in kindergarten through grade five.

Statutory Authority

§§ 22.1-16 and 22.1-274.1 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 42, Issue 7, eff. January 1, 2026.

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