Virginia Administrative Code - Title 8. Education - Agency 20. State Board of Education

Agency 20. State Board of Education

VAC AGENCY NO. 20

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

AGENCY SUMMARY

The Board of Education is a constitutional body vested with the general supervision of the public school system. The Constitution of Virginia (Constitution) and the Code of Virginia give the board certain powers and duties.

Article VIII, Section 2 of the Constitution vests the Board of Education with the authority to prescribe standards of quality for several school divisions, subject to revision by the General Assembly.

Article VIII, Section 4 of the Constitution establishes the Board of Education and imposes a number of functions upon the board. This section also vests the board with the general supervision of the public school system.

Article VIII, Section 5 provides for the powers and duties of the Board of Education. The Board has power, subject to criteria and conditions prescribed by the General Assembly, to divide the Commonwealth into school divisions and shall periodically review the adequacy of existing school divisions for this purpose; to make annual reports to the Governor and General Assembly concerning the condition and needs of public education and shall identify any school divisions that have failed to establish and maintain schools meeting the prescribed standards of quality; to certify a list of qualified persons for the office of division superintendent of schools and appoint a division superintendent if the school division fails to select a superintendent; to approve textbooks and other instructional aids and materials for use in courses in the public schools; and to effectuate, as the primary authority, the educational policy set forth in the Constitution and other powers and duties as prescribed by law.

Article VIII, Section 6 of the Constitution establishes the position of Superintendent of Public Instruction. The powers and duties of the superintendent are prescribed by law. The Department of Education provides the staff and other resources to implement the constitutional and statutory requirements placed on the Board of Education.

Article VIII, Section 8 of the Constitution vests the Board of Education with the responsibility for administering the Literary Fund, which supports public education through various revenues. The Board may also authorize borrowing against the fund's assets.

The Code of Virginia further defines the roles and responsibilities of the Board of Education and Superintendent of Public Instruction based upon those foundations created in the Constitution.

Chapter 1 (§ 22.1-1 et seq.) of Title 22.1 of the Code of Virginia provides the foundational aspects of public education and student enrollment policies in the Commonwealth.

Chapter 2 (§ 22.1-8 et seq.) of Title 22.1 of the Code of Virginia authorizes the vesting of the general supervision of the public school system in the Board of Education. This chapter describes the , governance, responsibilities, and operational protocols of the Board of Education and details aspects such as the appointment and terms of board members, the establishment of a student advisory board, board meeting procedures, and the creation of regulations across various educational concerns, including human research, nutrition, and student safety, as well as accreditation and data security within the public education system.

Chapter 3 (§ 22.1-21 et seq.) of Title 22.1 of the Code of Virginia outlines and defines the appointment, qualifications, and specific responsibilities of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. This chapter covers the superintendent's general duties, administration of national programs such as the National School Lunch Act, and includes directives for model policies.

Chapter 4 (§ 22.1-25 et seq.) of Title 22.1 of the Code of Virginia prescribes that the Board of Education shall divide the Commonwealth into school divisions. The Board of Education has authority to approve establishment of joint or regional schools and make regulations governing school administration. This chapter also details the organization and collaboration of the educational structures within the Commonwealth by addressing the formation of school divisions, the establishment and operation of joint, regional, and charter schools, and the specifics of contracts for sharing educational facilities and services. Additionally, this chapter includes provisions for specialized programs like Governor's schools, including certain required and prohibited practices within these programs.

Chapter 6 (§ 22.1-58 et seq.) of Title 22.1 of the Code of Virginia authorizes the Board of Education to prescribe by regulation the minimum qualifications for the position of division superintendent of schools and details the requirements and operational guidelines for the role of division superintendents within school divisions, including mandatory appointments, qualifications, terms, and evaluations of superintendents, as well as specific duties and responsibilities. Additionally, this chapter addresses the conditions for appointing the same superintendent across multiple divisions, various reporting requirements, and the implementation of Internet use policies.

Chapter 7 (§ 22.1-71 et seq.) of Title 22.1 of the Code of Virginia authorizes the Board of Education to prescribe duties of local school boards and the statutory framework governing the operations and responsibilities of school boards. This chapter covers the establishment of school boards as corporate bodies with specific corporate powers, the procedural conduct of meetings, and the roles and duties of various board officers. Additionally, this chapter describes the broad range of responsibilities the school boards hold, including policy development on school uniforms, tobacco use, employee lactation support, school meal provisions, and the promotion of broadband services. It also addresses the legal aspects of school board operations, such as the employment of counsel, insurance policies, and the provision of medical services for employees and employee families.

Chapter 8 (§ 22.1-88 et seq.) of Title 22.1 of the Code of Virginia directs the Board of Education to establish and require a system of accounting for all school funds and outlines the management, appropriation, and regulation of financial resources for public schools. The chapter includes multiple articles detailing state and local funding processes; management of specific funds, such as cafeteria and educational escrow accounts; regulations regarding special taxes for school capital expenditures; and guidelines for handling other funds, such as temporary loans and trust funds. The chapter also sets forth procedures for fiscal accountability and the payment of claims, ensuring transparent and efficient financial operations within public school divisions.

Chapter 9 (§ 22.1-125 et seq.) of Title 22.1 of the Code of Virginia provides that the Board of Education shall prescribe by regulation minimum standards for the erection of or addition to public school buildings governing instructional, operational, health, and maintenance facilities where these are not specifically addressed in the Uniform Statewide Building Code (13VAC5-63), and provides guidelines concerning the management and use of school property. This chapter includes multiple articles that address various aspects of school property management, thereby ensuring school properties are effectively managed, are safe, and meet modern standards to support the educational environment.

Chapter 10 (§ 22.1-142 et seq.) of Title 22.1 of the Code of Virginia provides that the Board of Education may make loans and, subject to approval from the General Assembly, loan interest subsidy payments to school divisions for the construction or renovation of schools and for technology and outlines the structure, management, and utilization of the Literary Fund, which is a dedicated resource for financing public education facilities in the Commonwealth, thereby ensuring that the Literary Fund is effectively utilized and managed to support the construction and modernization of school facilities across the Commonwealth, providing a financial mechanism to enhance educational infrastructure.

Chapter 11.1 (§ 22.1-175.1 et seq.) of Title 22.1 of the Code of Virginia authorizes the establishment and administration of a grants program aimed at supporting public school construction projects in Virginia.

Chapter 11.2 (§ 22.1-175.6 et seq.) of Title 22.1 of the Code of Virginia authorizes the establishment and operation of a grants program specifically designed to enhance educational technology in Virginia's public schools.

Chapter 12 (§ 22.1-176 et seq.) of Title 22.1 of the Code of Virginia authorizes the Board of Education to make regulations and policies governing the transportation of students within the public school system.

Chapter 13 (§ 22.1-199 et seq.) of Title 22.1 of the Code of Virginia provides the Board of Education oversight of instructional programs and services provided by local school boards and authorizes the comprehensive framework for the approval of textbooks, educational programs, and instructional aids and materials in Virginia's public schools. This chapter addresses the distinct aspects of education for elementary to adult education, including special education and career and technical education.

Chapter 13.2 (§ 22.1-253.13:1 et seq.) of Title 22.1 of the Code of Virginia requires the Board of Education to prescribe Standards of Quality (SOQ) for the public schools, subject to revision by the General Assembly. The Standards of Quality serve as the foundation program for public schools in Virginia. The Board of Education reviews the SOQ not less than every two years and makes recommendations to the General Assembly. The SOQ delineate the essential standards and requirements that define the quality of education in Virginia public schools. The structure of this chapter includes the specific standards that guide instructional programs, personnel, school accreditation, student achievement, and more.

There are nine Standards of Quality covering the following topics:

1. Instructional programs supporting the Standards of Learning and other educational objectives;

2. Instructional, administrative, and support personnel;

3. Accreditation, other standards, assessments, and releases from state regulations;

4. Student achievement and graduation requirements;

5. Quality of classroom instruction and educational leadership;

6. Planning and public involvement;

7. School board policies;

8. Compliance; and

9. Exemplar School Recognition.

Standard 3 of the SOQ requires the Board of Education to promulgate regulations establishing Standards of Accreditation that apply to all public schools in Virginia, which includes the following:

1. Student outcome and growth measures;

2. Requirements and guidelines for instructional programs and for the integration of educational technology into such instructional programs;

3. Administrative and instructional staffing levels and positions, including staff positions for supporting educational technology;

4. Student services;

5. Auxiliary education programs, such as library and media services;

6. Requirements for graduation from high school;

7. Community relations; and

8. The philosophy, goals, and objectives of public education in the Commonwealth.

Chapter 14 (§ 22.1-254 et seq.) of Title 22.1 of the Code of Virginia authorizes the Board of Education to establish guidelines and develop a range of regulations ensuring schools provide a safe, legally compliant, and supportive environment for students, with clear guidelines on attendance, health, discipline, and privacy, to support the educational and developmental needs of all students while maintaining high standards of accountability and safety in the school system.

Chapter 14.1 (§ 22.1-289.02 et seq.) of Title 22.1 of the Code of Virginia authorizes the Board of Education to establish a framework and regulations for the management and oversight of early childhood education programs in Virginia to ensure the safety, quality, and effectiveness of early childhood care and education programs in Virginia. This chapter creates a supportive and regulated environment for the youngest learners, fostering their development and preparing them for future educational success.

Chapter 15 (§ 22.1-289.1 et seq.) of Title 22.1 of the Code of Virginia authorizes the Board of Education to prescribe regulations governing the employment, responsibilities, and professional development of educators and other school personnel in Virginia and for the recruitment, employment, development, and retention of teachers and other school personnel to ensure that educators are well-supported, fairly compensated, and provided with the necessary resources and environment to effectively contribute to the education of students.

Chapter 16 (§ 22.1-319 et seq.) of Title 22.1 of the Code of Virginia authorizes the Board of Education to develop the regulatory framework for the operation of schools serving students with disabilities in Virginia. This chapter further ensures specialized institutions meet the necessary standards to provide a safe, effective, and supportive educational environment through a comprehensive legal structure designed to regulate and support schools for students with disabilities, ensuring these educational settings meet high standards of safety, effectiveness, and compliance with state and federal laws.

Chapter 19.1 (§ 22.1-349.1 et seq.) of Title 22.1 of the Code of Virginia requires the Board of Education to establish a framework for the creation and operation of innovative educational settings known as college partnership laboratory schools. These schools are collaborations between colleges and the K-12 education systems aimed at improving educational outcomes through research-based practices and partnerships by fostering innovative educational environments that leverage higher education resources and expertise to experiment with and implement advanced teaching and learning methodologies, thereby serving as models for educational reform and excellence.

The Board can be contacted at boe@doe.virginia.gov or P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218, and is found online at http://www.doe.virginia.gov/boe.

Rev. 7/2024

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Board of Education Public Participation Guidelines [Repealed]Read all

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Regulations Governing Public ParticipationRead all

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Purpose and Definitions

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Purpose

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Notification of Interested Persons

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Notification List

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Information to Be Sent to Persons on the Notification List

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Public Participation Procedures

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Public Comment

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Petition for Rulemaking

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Appointment of Regulatory Advisory Panel

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Appointment of Negotiated Rulemaking Panel

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Meetings

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Public Hearings on Regulations

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Periodic Review of Regulations

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Licensure

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Licensure Regulations Governing Early/Primary Education, Elementary Education, and Middle Education Endorsements

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Licensure Regulations Governing Support Personnel

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Definitions

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Administering the Regulations

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Administering This Chapter

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Licensure

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Purpose and Responsibility for Licensure

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Conditions for Licensure

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Types of Licenses; Dating Licenses

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Designations on Licenses for Career Paths to Teaching

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Additional Endorsements

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Deletion of an Endorsement

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Alternate Routes to Licensure

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Conditions for Licensure for Out-of-State Candidates by Reciprocity

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Requirements for Renewing a License

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Licensure Regulations Governing Early/Primary Education, Elementary Education, and Middle Education Endorsements

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Early/Primary Education, Elementary Education, and Middle Education Endorsements

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Professional Studies Requirements for Early/Primary Education, Elementary Education, Dual Language, and Middle Education Endorsements

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Early Childhood for Three-Year-Olds and Four-Year-Olds (Add-On Endorsement)

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Early/Primary Education Prek-3

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Elementary Education Prek-6

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Licensure Regulations Governing PreK-12, Special Education, Secondary Grades 6-12, and Adult Education Endorsements

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Prek-12, Special Education, Secondary Grades 6-12, and Adult Education Endorsements

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Professional Studies Requirements for Prek-12, Special Education, Secondary Grades 6-12, and Adult Education Endorsements

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Adult Education

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Adult English As a Second Language (Add-On Endorsement)

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Career and Technical Education &Ndash; Agricultural Education

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Career and Technical Education &Ndash; Business and Information Technology

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Career and Technical Education &Ndash; Family and Consumer Sciences

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Career and Technical Education &Ndash; Health and Medical Sciences

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Career and Technical Education &Ndash; Marketing Education

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Career and Technical Education &Ndash; Technology Education

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Career and Technical Education &Ndash; Trade and Industrial Education

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Career and Technical Education &Ndash; Transition and Special Needs (Add-On Endorsement)

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Computer Science

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Dance Arts Prek-12

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Driver Education (Add-On Endorsement)

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Dual Language (English) Endorsement Prek-6

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Dual Language (English) Prek-6 Add-On Endorsement

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Dual Language (Target Language) Endorsement Prek-6

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Dual Language (Target Language) Prek-6 Add-On Endorsement

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Engineering

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English

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English As a Second Language Prek-12

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Foreign Language Prek-12

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Gifted Education (Add-On Endorsement)

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Health and Physical Education Prek-12

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History and Social Sciences

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Journalism (Add-On Endorsement)

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Keyboarding (Add-On Endorsement)

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Library Media Prek-12

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Mathematics

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Mathematics &Ndash; Algebra I (Add-On Endorsement)

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Music Education &Ndash; Instrumental Prek-12

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Music Education &Ndash; Vocal/Choral Prek-12

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Science &Ndash; Biology

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Science &Ndash; Chemistry

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Science &Ndash; Earth Science

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Science &Ndash; Physics

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Special Education &Ndash; Adapted Curriculum K-12

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Special Education Blindness and Visual Impairments Prek-12

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Special Education Deaf and Hard of Hearing Prek-12

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Special Education Early Childhood (Birth-Age Five Years)

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Special Education &Ndash; General Curriculum K-12

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Special Education &Ndash; General Curriculum K-6 (Add-On Endorsement)

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Special Education &Ndash; General Curriculum Middle Grades 6-8 (Add-On Endorsement)

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Special Education &Ndash; General Curriculum Secondary Grades 6-12 (Add-On Endorsement)

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Speech Communication (Add-On Endorsement)

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Theatre Arts Prek-12

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Visual Arts Prek-12

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Licensure Regulations Governing Support Personnel

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Administration and Supervision Prek-12

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Division Superintendent License

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Mathematics Specialist for Elementary Education

Section 650

Mathematics Specialist for Elementary and Middle Education

Section 660

Reading Specialist

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School Counselor Prek-12

Section 680

School Manager License

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School Psychology

Section 700

School Social Worker

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Vocational Evaluator

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Revocation, Cancellation, Suspension, Denial, and Reinstatement of Licenses

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Right to Counsel and Transcript

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Action by the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Virginia Board of Education

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Right of Applicant or License Holder to Appear at Hearing

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Notification

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Technology Standards for Instructional PersonnelRead all

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Administration of Technology Standards

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Technology Standards

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Regulations Governing Adult High School ProgramsRead all

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Minimum Requirements for Adult High School Programs

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Minimum Qualifications of Teachers

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Library Facilities

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Administration and Supervision

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Guidance Services

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Regulations Governing Educational Services for Gifted StudentsRead all

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Parental Rights for Notification, Consent, and Appeal

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Local Plan, Local Advisory Committee, and Annual Report

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Funding

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Standards for Interdepartmental Regulation of Residential Facilities for Children [Repealed]Read all

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General Regulations

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Transportation of Children

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Entrance Door

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Traffic Warning Devices

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Loading or Discharging Pupils

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Safety Belts

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Passenger Restraint Belts

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Pupil Transportation Safety Instruction

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Insurance

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Maintenance Inspection

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Route Schedule

Review of Routes

Railway Crossings

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Policies

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Identification and Lights Covering

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Funding for Pupil Transportation

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Records Retention

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Requirements for School Bus Drivers

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Requirements for School Bus Drivers Both for Employment and Continued Employment

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Health Certificate

Highway Driving

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Supervision

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Evaluation

Emergency Equipment

Driver Trainers

Instructor Course Certificate

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Driver Data

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Filing

Section 440

Responsibility for Compliance

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Minimum Specifications

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General Requirements for School Buses in Virginia

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Adjustments

Bus Identification

Purchase

Sale of Surplus School Buses

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Vehicles Powered by Alternative Fuels

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School Activity Buses

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Regulations and Standards

Section 530

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FORMS

Forms (8VAC20-70)

DIBR

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Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children with Disabilities in Virginia [Repealed]Read all

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Definitions

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Responsibilities of the State Department of Education

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Functions of the Virginia Department of Education

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Responsibilities of Local School Divisions and State-Operated Programs

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Responsibility of Local School Divisions and State-Operated Programs

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Special Education Staffing Requirements

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Child Find

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Referral for Initial Evaluation

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Evaluation and Reevaluation

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Eligibility

Section 90

Termination of Special Education and Related Services

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Free Appropriate Public Education

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Individualized Education Program

Section 120

Children Who Transfer

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Least Restrictive Environment and Placements

Section 140

Placement of Children at the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind at Staunton

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Private School Placement

Section 160

Discipline Procedures

Section 170

Procedural Safeguards

Section 180

Transfer of Rights to Students Who Reach the Age of Majority

Section 190

Mediation

Section 200

Complaint Resolution Procedures

Section 210

Due Process Hearing

Section 220

Surrogate Parent Procedures

Section 230

Local Educational Agency Administration and Governance

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Funding

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Eligibility for Funding

Section 250

State Funds for Local School Divisions

Section 260

Federal Funds

Section 270

Funds to Assist with the Education of Children with Disabilities Residing in State-Operated Programs

Section 280

Funding, Withholding, and Recovery of Funds

Section 290

Appeal of Administrative Decision Regarding Funding

Section 300

Use of Public and Private Insurance

Section 310

Attorneys' Fees

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Additional Responsibilities of State Boards, Agencies, and Institutions for Education and Training of Children with Disabilities in Residence or Custody

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Part VI

Compliance with § 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as Amended

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Compliance with § 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, As Amended

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Special Education Caseload Staffing Requirements

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Procedure for Adjusting GrievancesRead all

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Grievance Procedure

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Purpose of Part II of This Grievance Procedure

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Grievance Procedure

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Grievability

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Time Limitations

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Procedure for Dismissals

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Dispute Resolution

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Procedure for Dismissals

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Time Limitations

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Forms (8VAC20-90)

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Regulations Governing Literary Loan Applications in VirginiaRead all

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Application Approval

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Approved Application List

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Placement on List

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Qualification for Placement

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Removal from List

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Range and Duration of Loans

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Maximum Loan Amount

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Minimum Loan Amount

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Duration of Loans

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Interest Rates

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Composite Index

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Determination of Interest Rate

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Fixed Rate

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Waiting List

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Placement on Waiting List

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Priorities

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Eligibility for Release of Funding

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Eligibility of Priority 2 Applications

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Reassignment of Application

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Priority Funding

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Release of Literary Funds

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Unencumbered Sum Available

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Expenditure of Other Funds

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Actual Disbursements

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Award of Construction Contract

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Conditions

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Returning Application to Approved Application List

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Property Transfer

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Regulations Governing Pupil Accounting RecordsRead all

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Excused Full-Day Absences

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Special Students Attending School in the Morning

Section 120

Pupil Transfers

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Centralized Pupil Accounting System [Repealed]

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Regulations Governing Career and Technical EducationRead all

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General Provisions

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Authority to Promulgate; Requirements for Compliance with State and Federal Regulations

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Definitions

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Administration of Career and Technical Education Programs

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State/Federal Financial Assistance

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Local Career and Technical Education Plan

Section 50

Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee

Section 60

[Repealed]

Section 70

Reporting Requirements

Section 80

Management of Equipment Inventory

Section 90

Construction of Facilities

Part III

Operation of Career and Technical Education Programs

Section 100

Access to Career and Technical Education Programs

Section 110

New Career and Technical Education Programs

Section 120

Program Requirements

Section 130

Individualized Programs for Students with Disabilities

Section 140

Cooperative Education

Section 150

Maximum Class Size

Section 160

Career and Technical Education Student Organizations

Section 170

Student Safety

DIBR

Documents Incorporated by Reference (8VAC20-120)

Chapter 130

Regulations Establishing Standards for Accrediting Public Schools in Virginia [Repealed]Read all

Section 10

[Repealed]

Chapter 131

Regulations Establishing Standards for Accrediting Public Schools in Virginia [Repealed]Read all

Part I

Definitions and Purpose [Repealed]

Section 5

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Section 10

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Part II

Philosophy, Goals, and Objectives [Repealed]

Section 20

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Part III

Student Achievement [Repealed]

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School Instructional Program [Repealed]

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School and Instructional Leadership [Repealed]

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Part VI

School Facilities and Safety [Repealed]

Section 260

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Part VII

School and Community Communications [Repealed]

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Part VIII

School Accreditation [Repealed]

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[Repealed]

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Virginia Standards of AccreditationRead all

Part I

Definitions and Purpose

Section 10

Definitions

Section 20

Purpose

Part II

Philosophy, Goals, and Objectives

Section 30

Philosophy, Goals, and Objectives

Part III

Student Achievement

Section 40

Student Achievement Expectations

Section 50

Requirements for Graduation (Effective for Students Entering Ninth Grade Prior to the 2018-2019 School Year)

Section 51

Requirements for Graduation (Effective for Students Who Enter the Ninth Grade in the 2018&Ndash;2019 School Year)

Section 60

Transfer Students

Part IV

School Instructional Program

Section 70

Program of Instruction and Learning Objectives

Section 80

Instructional Program in Elementary Schools

Section 90

Instructional Program in Middle Schools

Section 100

Instructional Program in Secondary Schools

Section 110

Standard and Verified Units of Credit

Section 120

Summer School

Section 130

Elective Courses

Section 140

College and Career Readiness; Career Exposure, Exploration, and Planning; and Opportunities for Postsecondary Credit

Section 150

Standard School Year and School Day

Section 160

Family Life Education

Section 170

Off-Site Instruction

Section 180

Library Media, Materials, and Equipment

Section 190

Extracurricular and Other School Activities; Recess

Part V

School and Instructional Leadership

Section 200

Role of the Principal

Section 210

Role of Professional Teaching Staff

Section 220

Role of Support Staff

Section 230

Administrative and Support Staff; Staffing Requirements

Part VI

School Facilities and Safety

Section 240

School Facilities and Safety

Part VII

School and Community Communications

Section 250

School and Community Communications

Part VIII

School Accountability

Section 260

Expectations for School Accountability

Section 270

Measurement of School Quality for Accountability

Section 280

Identification of Schools for Improvement and Required Actions

Section 290

Recognitions and Rewards for School and Division Accountability

Part IX

School Accreditation

Section 300

Accreditation

Section 310

Waivers and Alternative Accreditation Plans

Section 320

Effective Dates

Chapter 140

Regulations Governing Retention Schedule for Uniform Pupil Accounting Records [Repealed]Read all

Section 10

[Repealed]

Chapter 150

Management of the Student's Scholastic Record in the Public Schools of VirginiaRead all

Section 10

Definitions

Section 20

Management of Scholastic Record

Section 30

Access

Chapter 160

Regulations Governing Secondary School TranscriptsRead all

Definitions

Effective Date

Format Options

Profile Data Sheet

Weight of Advanced-Level Courses

Section 60

Elements for Weighting

Chapter 170

Regulations Governing Instructional Materials -- Selection and Utilization by Local School Boards [Repealed]Read all

Section 10

[Repealed]

Chapter 180

Regulations Governing School Community ProgramsRead all

Section 10

School Improvement Plan

Chapter 190

Regulations Governing Textbooks -- Free or Rental Systems State Aid [Repealed]Read all

Section 10

[Repealed]

Chapter 200

Diploma - High School Completion [Repealed]Read all

Section 10

[Repealed]

Chapter 210

Classifications of ExpendituresRead all

Section 10

Classification of Expenditures

Chapter 220

Regulations Governing Textbook Adoption State Level [Repealed]Read all

[Repealed]

[Repealed]

[Repealed]

[Repealed]

[Repealed]

[Repealed]

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Regulations Governing Textbook Adoption Local Level [Repealed]Read all

[Repealed]

[Repealed]

[Repealed]

[Repealed]

Regulations Governing School Activity FundsRead all

Section 10

Classification; Responsibility for Administration of Regulations, Exclusion of Specific Funds

Section 20

Records, School Finance Officer, Bonds

Section 30

Forms

Section 40

Audits; Monthly and Annual Reports

Section 50

Interpretation of Regulations and Forms

Chapter 250

Regulations Governing the Testing of Sight and Hearing of PupilsRead all

Section 10

Testing of Sight and Hearing; Monitoring

Chapter 260

Regulations Governing Financial Retention Schedule [Repealed]Read all

Section 10

[Repealed]

Chapter 270

Regulations Governing Textbook Fund Management and Handling on Local Level [Repealed]Read all

[Repealed]

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Jointly Owned and Operated Schools and Jointly Operated Programs [Repealed]Read all

Section 10

[Repealed]

Section 20

[Repealed]

Chapter 281

Regulations Governing Jointly Owned and Operated Schools and Jointly Operated ProgramsRead all

Section 10

Definitions

Section 20

Organization and Operating Procedures

Section 30

Waiver of Regulations’ Requirements

Chapter 290

Regulations Governing School Lunch Sale of Food ItemsRead all

Section 10

Sale of Food Items

Chapter 300

Rules Governing Film Circulation from State and Regional Audiovisual Services [Repealed]Read all

Section 10

[Repealed]

Section 20

[Repealed]

Chapter 310

Rules Governing Instructions Concerning Drugs and Substance AbuseRead all

Section 10

Health Education Program

Chapter 320

Regulations Governing Physical and Health EducationRead all

Section 10

Health Education Program

Chapter 330

Rules Governing Alternative EducationRead all

Definition

Students

Funding

Regulations Governing Driver EducationRead all

Section 5

Definitions

Section 10

Driver Education Program

Section 20

Driver Education Vehicles

Section 30

Teacher Requirements

Section 40

Approval of Correspondence Courses for Driver Education

FORMS

Forms (8VAC20-340)

DIBR

Documents Incorporated by Reference (8VAC20-340)

Chapter 350

Regulations Governing the Operation of Proprietary Schools and Issuing of Agent Permits [Repealed]Read all

Part I

Definitions, Exemptions [Repealed]

Section 10

[Repealed]

Part II

Compliance [Repealed]

Section 30

[Repealed]

Part III

Application [Repealed]

Section 120

[Repealed]

Part IV

Staff Qualifications [Repealed]

Section 140

[Repealed]

Part V

Physical Facilities, Inspections [Repealed]

Section 200

[Repealed]

Part VI

Instructional Programs [Repealed]

Section 210

[Repealed]

Part VII

Student Services, Records, and Contracts [Repealed]

Section 230

[Repealed]

Part VIII

Cancellation and Refund Policy [Repealed]

Section 260

[Repealed]

Part IX

Advertising, Publications [Repealed]

Section 310

[Repealed]

Part X

Correspondence Schools [Repealed]

Section 320

[Repealed]

Part XI

Specific Requirements for Schools for Children with Disabilities [Repealed]

Section 330

[Repealed]

Part XII

Certificate Generally, Restrictions [Repealed]

Section 450

[Repealed]

Part XIII

Student Guaranty Provisions [Repealed]

Section 480

[Repealed]

Part XIV

Fees [Repealed]

Section 510

[Repealed]

Part XV

Certificate Renewal [Repealed]

Section 520

[Repealed]

Part XVI

Denial, Revocation, Suspension or Refusal to Renew a Certificate, Grounds [Repealed]

Section 530

[Repealed]

Part XVII

Listing of Schools [Repealed]

Section 600

[Repealed]

Part XVIII

Agent Permits [Repealed]

Section 610

[Repealed]

Part XIX

School Closings [Repealed]

Section 640

[Repealed]

Part XX

Transmittal of Documents and Materials [Repealed]

Section 650

[Repealed]

Part XXI

Amendments [Repealed]

Section 660

[Repealed]

Chapter 360

Regulations Governing General Educational Development CertificatesRead all

Eligibility

Retesting

[Repealed]

Rules Governing Fees and Charges [Repealed]Read all

Section 10

[Repealed]

Chapter 380

Rules Governing Public School Building Construction (Literary Fund) [Repealed]Read all

Section 10

[Repealed]

Chapter 390

Rules Governing Division Superintendent of SchoolsRead all

Section 10

Qualifications

Section 20

Part-Time Service As School Principal

Section 30

Acting Superintendents

Section 40

Observing Regulations; Making Annual and Special Reports

Section 50

School Accounts

Section 60

Distribution of State Reports, Forms, Laws, and Regulations

Section 70

Explanation of School System; Enforcement of School Laws, Regulations, Etc

Section 80

Inspection and Supervision of Schools

Section 90

Supervision of Teachers

Section 100

Condemnation of School Buildings

Section 110

Promotion of Improvement and Efficiency of School Personnel; Promotion of Appreciation, Etc. of Education

Chapter 400

Rules Governing Division Superintendent Salary and Expenses [Repealed]Read all

Section 10

[Repealed]

Chapter 410

Regulations Governing Allowable Credit for Teaching ExperienceRead all

Section 10

Teaching Experience Credit

Chapter 420

Regulations Governing Personnel in Public School Libraries Operated under Joint Contract under Control of Local School Board or BoardsRead all

Section 10

Library Personnel

Chapter 430

Regulations Governing Contractual Agreements with Professional Personnel [Repealed]Read all

Section 10

[Repealed]

Chapter 440

Regulations Governing the Employment of Professional Personnel [Repealed]Read all

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[Repealed]

Regulations Governing the Employment of Professional PersonnelRead all

Section 10

Definitions

Section 20

Conditions of Employment (Fingerprinting, Department of Social Services Registry Search, Licensure)

Section 30

Contractual Period Defined

Section 40

Annual and Continuing Contract to Be in Writing

Section 50

Length of the Probationary Term for Teacher

Section 60

Calculating Term for First Year of Teaching

Section 70

Probationary Period for Principal or Supervisor

Section 80

Probationary Period When Employee Separates from Service

Section 90

Effect of Service Outside the Virginia System

Section 100

Eligibility for Continuing Contract

Section 110

Continuing Contract Status When Employee Separates from Service

Section 120

Contract to Be Separate and Apart from Annual or Continuing Contract

Section 130

Termination Notice Required

Section 140

Listing of Essential Contract Elements

FORMS

Forms (8VAC20-441)

Chapter 450

Regulations Governing Professional DevelopmentRead all

Section 10

Purpose

Section 20

Classes with College Credit

Section 30

Program (Noncollege Credit) Administered by School Divisions

Section 40

Criteria for Program Approval

Section 50

Use of in-Service Certification

Chapter 460

Regulations Governing Sick Leave Plan for TeachersRead all

Section 10

Allowances

Section 20

Accumulating Sick Leave

Section 30

When Substitute Employed

Section 40

"Immediate Family" Defined

Section 50

Termination of Accumulative Sick Leave; Transfer of Sick Leave; When Teacher Presumed to Have Left Teaching Profession

Section 60

Local Supplementary Regulations

Chapter 470

Nurses, Physicians, and Therapist Standards [Repealed]Read all

Section 10

[Repealed]

Chapter 480

Regulations Governing Pupil Rights and Hearings [Repealed]Read all

Section 10

[Repealed]

Chapter 490

Regulations Governing School Boards LocalRead all

Section 10

Familiarity with and Implementation of School Laws and Regulations

Section 20

Teacher Contracts

Section 30

Length of the School Day

Textbooks

Policy Manual

Annual Report

Regulations Governing Student Insurance Programs [Repealed]Read all

Section 10

[Repealed]

Chapter 510

Regulations Governing Superintendent of Public InstructionRead all

Section 10

Duties of Superintendent

Chapter 520

Regulations Governing Reduction of State Aid When Length of School Term Below 180 School Days [Repealed]Read all

Section 10

[Repealed]

Chapter 521

Regulations Governing Reduction of State Aid When Length of School Term Below 180 Teaching Days or 990 Teaching HoursRead all

Section 10

Definitions

Section 20

Length of School Term

Section 30

Completion of Teaching Hours

Section 40

Waivers for a Declared State of Emergency, Evacuations, Severe Weather Conditions, or Other Emergency Situations

Section 50

Funding

Section 60

Administration

Chapter 530

Regulations Governing Criteria to Identify Toxic Art Materials; Labeling; Use in Elementary Grades ProhibitedRead all

Part I

Definitions

Section 10

Definitions

Part II

General Regulations

Toxic Materials

Labeling Standards

Elementary Grades

Incorporation by Reference

Part III

Labeling

Section 60

Labeling

Section 70

Statements of Conformance

Section 80

Products Compliance

DIBR

Documents Incorporated by Reference (8VAC20-530)

Chapter 540

Regulations Governing Approved Programs for Virginia Institutions of Higher Education [Repealed]Read all

Section 10

[Repealed]

Chapter 541

Regulations Governing Approved Programs for Virginia Institutions of Higher Education [Repealed]Read all

[Repealed]

[Repealed]

[Repealed]

[Repealed]

[Repealed]

[Repealed]

Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia [Repealed]Read all

[Repealed]

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Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in VirginiaRead all

Part I

Definitions

Section 10

Definitions

Part II

Accreditation and Administering this Chapter

Section 20

Accreditation and Administering This Chapter

Part III

Application for New Education Endorsement Programs

Section 30

Application for New Education Endorsement Programs

Part IV

Standards for Biennial Approval of Education Endorsement Programs

Section 40

Standards for Biennial Approval of Education Endorsement Programs

Part V

Application of Standards for Biennial Approval of Education Endorsement Programs

Section 50

Application of the Standards

Part VI

Professional Education Program Accountability

Section 60

Biennial Accountability Measurement Report

Section 70

Annual Professional Education Program Profile

Part VII

Competencies for Endorsement Areas
Article 1
General Competencies

Section 80

Competencies and Requirements for Professional Education Programs

Article 2

Early/Primary Education, Elementary Education, and Middle Education Endorsements

Section 90

Professional Studies Requirements for Early/Primary Education, Elementary Education, and Middle Education

Section 100

Early Childhood for Three-Year-Olds and Four-Year-Olds (Add-On Endorsement)

Section 110

Early/Primary Education Prek-3

Section 120

Elementary Education Prek-6

Section 130

Middle Education 6-8

Article 3

PreK-12 Endorsements, Special Education, Secondary Grades 6-12 Endorsements, and Adult Education

Section 140

Professional Studies Requirements for Prek-12 Endorsements, Special Education, Secondary Grades 6-12 Endorsements, and Adult Education

Section 150

Adult Education

Section 160

Adult English As a Second Language (Add-On Endorsement)

Section 170

Career and Technical Education – Agricultural Education

Section 180

Career and Technical Education – Business and Information Technology

Section 190

Career and Technical Education – Family and Consumer Sciences

Section 200

Career and Technical Education – Health and Medical Sciences

Section 210

Career and Technical Education – Marketing Education

Section 220

Career and Technical Education – Technology Education

Section 230

Career and Technical Education – Trade and Industrial Education

Section 240

Career and Technical Education – Transition and Special Needs (Add-On Endorsement)

Section 250

Computer Science

Section 260

Dance Arts Prek-12

Section 270

Driver Education (Add-On Endorsement)

Section 280

Engineering

Section 290

English

Section 300

English As a Second Language Prek-12

Section 310

Foreign Language Prek-12

Section 320

Gifted Education (Add-On Endorsement)

Section 330

Health and Physical Education Prek-12

Section 340

History and Social Sciences

Section 350

Journalism (Add-On Endorsement)

Section 360

Keyboarding (Add-On Endorsement)

Section 370

Library Media Prek-12

Section 380

Mathematics

Section 390

Mathematics – Algebra I (Add-On Endorsement)

Section 400

Music Education – Instrumental Prek-12

Section 410

Music Education – Vocal/Choral Prek-12

Section 420

Science – Biology

Section 430

Science – Chemistry

Section 440

Science – Earth Science

Section 450

Science – Physics

Section 460

Special Education Adapted Curriculum K-12

Section 470

Special Education Blindness/Visual Impairments Prek-12

Section 480

Special Education Deaf and Hard of Hearing Prek-12

Section 490

Special Education Early Childhood (Birth Through Age Five)

Section 500

Special Education General Curriculum K-12

Section 510

Special Education – General Curriculum Elementary Education K-6 (Add-On Endorsement)

Section 520

Special Education – General Curriculum Middle Education Grades 6-8 (Add-On Endorsement)

Section 530

Special Education – General Curriculum Secondary Education Grades 6-12 (Add-On Endorsement)

Section 540

Speech Communication (Add-On Endorsement)

Section 550

Theatre Arts Prek-12

Section 560

Visual Arts Prek-12

Article 4

Administration and Supervision and Support Personnel

Section 570

Administration and Supervision Prek-12

Section 580

Mathematics Specialist for Elementary Education

Section 590

Mathematics Specialist for Elementary and Middle Education

Section 600

Reading Specialist

Section 610

School Counselor Prek-12

School Psychology

School Social Worker

Vocational Evaluator

Forms (8VAC20-543)

[Reserved]Read all

[Reserved]

Regulations Governing Reporting of Acts of Violence and Substance Abuse in SchoolsRead all

Section 10

Reportable Incidents

Chapter 565

Regulations for the Protection of Students As Participants in Human ResearchRead all

Definitions

Scope

Informed Consent

Research Committee

Exemptions

Special Education Program Standards [Repealed]Read all

Section 10

[Repealed]

Chapter 580

Regulations for the School Breakfast ProgramRead all

Required Schools

School Eligibility

Student Eligibility

Exemptions

Reporting Requirements; Federally Funded Programs; Nonfederally Funded Programs

Section 60

Food Service Standards

Section 70

Program Evaluations

Section 80

Complaints and Appeals

Section 90

Parent Notification

Section 100

Nutrition Education

Chapter 590

Minimum Standards for the Accreditation of Child Day Programs Serving Children of Preschool Age or Younger in Public Schools [Repealed]Read all

[Repealed]

[Repealed]

[Repealed]

Minimum Standards for the Accreditation of Child Day Programs Serving School Age Children Offered in Public Schools [Repealed]Read all

[Repealed]

[Repealed]

[Repealed]

[Reserved]Read all

Regulations Regarding School Guidance and Counseling Programs in the Public Schools of VirginiaRead all

Section 10

School Guidance and Counseling Services

Chapter 630

Standards for State-Funded Remedial ProgramsRead all

Section 10

Definitions

Section 20

Remediation Plan Development and Approval

Section 30

Individual Student Record

Section 40

Program Evaluation

Section 50

[Repealed]

Section 60

Teacher Qualifications and Staffing Ratios

Section 70

Transportation Formula

Chapter 640

Regulations Governing Substitute Teachers [Repealed]Read all

Section 10

[Repealed]

Chapter 650

Regulations Governing the Determination of Critical Teacher Shortage AreasRead all

Section 10

Survey of Local School Divisions

Section 20

Establishing Critical Shortage Areas

Section 30

Virginia Teaching Scholarship Loan Program Requirements and Selection Procedures

Chapter 660

Regulations Governing the Reenrollment of Students Committed to the Department of Juvenile JusticeRead all

Section 10

Definitions

Section 20

Reenrollment Plan Components

Section 30

Reenrollment Process and Responsibilities

Section 40

Maintenance and Transfer of the Scholastic Record

Chapter 670

Regulations Governing the Operation of Private Day Schools for Students with Disabilities [Repealed]Read all

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Regulations Governing the Operation of Private Schools for Students with DisabilitiesRead all

Definitions

Exemptions

Licenses Generally

Advertising

Types of Licenses

Change in Condition

License to Operate Is Nontransferable

Section 80

Penalty for Noncompliance in Obtaining a License to Operate

Section 90

List of Private Schools for Students with Disabilities

Section 100

Initial Application

Section 110

Applicant Commitments

Section 120

Assessment of Application

On-Site Inspection

Renewal of Licenses

Monitoring

Complaint Resolution Procedures

Section 170

Denial, Revocation, or Suspension of License

Section 180

Summary or Final Order of Suspension

Section 190

Timeline for Correction of Unsatisfactory Conditions

Section 200

Governing Body

Section 210

Responsibilities of the Licensee

Section 220

Fiscal Accountability

Section 230

Protection of Contractual Rights

Section 240

Insurance

Section 250

Fundraising

Section 260

Relationship to the Department

Section 270

Personnel Policies and Procedures

Section 280

Job Qualifications

Section 290

Job Descriptions

Section 300

School Administrators

Section 310

Teachers and Staffing

Substitute Teachers

Support Staff

Staff Supervision

Staff Development

Personnel Records

School Facilities and Safety

Contingency Plans

Weapons

Searches

Student Application and Admission

Section 420

Standard School Year and School Day

Section 430

Community Relationships

Section 440

Philosophy, Goals, and Objectives

Section 450

Student Achievement Expectations

Section 460

Individualized Education Program (Iep)

Section 470

Individualized Instruction Program (Iip)

Section 480

504 Plans

Section 490

Program of Instruction and Learning Objectives

Section 500

Instructional Program for Elementary School Grades

Section 510

Instructional Program for Middle School Grades

Section 520

Instructional Program for Secondary School Grades

Section 530

Alternative Education

Section 540

Transition Services

Section 550

Extracurricular and Other School Activities, and Recess

Section 560

Family Life

Section 570

Student Work-Study or on-The-Job Training

Section 580

Virtual Learning

Section 590

Equipment, Instructional Materials, and Library Media

School Records

Diplomas

Student Conduct

Behavior Intervention

Section 640

Time-Out

Section 650

Prohibitions

Section 660

Managing Student Behavior in Emergency Situations

Section 670

Videotaping

Section 680

Referral for Evaluation

Section 690

Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect

Section 700

Serious Incident Reports

Section 710

Medication and Health

School Nutrition

Transportation

(Reserved)

Student Discharge

Maintenance of Student Records

Section 770

Participation of Students in Human Research

Section 780

Procedures for Permanent School Closing

FORMS

Forms (8VAC20-671)

DIBR

Documents Incorporated by Reference (8VAC20-671)

Chapter 680

Regulations Governing the General Achievement Diploma [Repealed]Read all

Section 10

[Repealed]

Section 20

[Repealed]

Chapter 690

Regulations for Scoliosis Screening ProgramRead all

Section 10

Definitions

Section 20

Scoliosis Program

Section 30

Parent Educational Information

Section 40

Regular Scoliosis Screening

Section 50

Training Required for Personnel and Volunteers

Chapter 700

Regulations for Conducting Division-Level Academic Reviews [Repealed]Read all

[Repealed]

[Repealed]

[Repealed]

[Repealed]

[Repealed]

Regulations Governing the Process for Submitting Proposals to Consolidate School Divisions [Repealed]Read all

[Repealed]

[Repealed]

[Repealed]

Regulations Governing Local School Boards and School DivisionsRead all

Section 10

Definitions

Section 80

Student Fees and Charges

Section 160

Instructional Materials

Section 170

Textbooks

Chapter 730

Regulations Governing the Collection and Reporting of Truancy-Related Data and Student Attendance PoliciesRead all

Section 10

Definitions

Section 20

Unexcused Absences Intervention Process and Responsibilities

Section 30

Data Collection and Reporting

Chapter 740

Regulations Governing Nutritional Standards for Competitive Foods Available for Sale in the Public SchoolsRead all

Definitions

Applicability

Nutrition Standards

Exemption to the Nutrition Standards for School-Sponsored Fundraisers

Section 40

Implementation and Compliance

Chapter 750

Regulations Governing the Use of Seclusion and Restraint in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools in VirginiaRead all

Section 5

Application

Section 10

Definitions Related to Permitted and Prohibited Actions

Section 20

General Definitions

Section 30

Prohibited Actions

Section 40

Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion

Section 50

Seclusion; Standards for Use

Section 60

Notification and Reporting

Section 70

School Division Policies and Procedures

Section 80

Prevention; Multiple Uses of Restraint or Seclusion

Section 90

Annual Reporting

Section 100

Training

Section 110

Construction and Interpretation

Chapter 760

Regulations Governing the Designation of School Divisions of InnovationRead all

Section 10

Definitions

Section 20

School Division of Innovation Designation

Section 30

Exemption from Regulatory Provisions

Section 40

Approval, Amendment, and Renewal

Section 50

Evaluation

Chapter 770

Background Checks for Child Day Programs and Family Day SystemsRead all

Section 10

Defining Words and Phrases

Section 20

Describing Background Checks

Section 30

Identifying the Facilities That Are Not Covered by This Chapter

Section 40

Identifying Who Is Covered by This Chapter

Section 50

Explaining Requirements for Satisfactory Background Checks

Section 60

Explaining Consequences of Unsatisfactory Background Checks Results

Section 70

Keeping Background Check Records

Section 80

Describing the Waiver of Criminal Conviction

Section 90

Identifying Who May Apply for a Waiver

Section 100

Explaining Waiver Application Requirements

Section 110

Describing the Contents of a Waiver Application

Section 120

Describing the Waiver Evaluation Criteria

Section 130

Describing the Waiver Decision Notification Process

Section 140

Modifying, Revoking, and Terminating Waivers

Section 150

Explaining the Waiver Public Notification Requirements

FORMS

Forms (8VAC20-770)

Chapter 780

Standards for Licensed Child Day CentersRead all

Section 10

Definitions

Section 20

Legal Authority

Section 30

Purpose and Applicability

Part II

Administration

Section 40

Operational Responsibilities

Section 50

General Recordkeeping; Reports

Section 60

Children's Records

Section 70

Staff Records

Section 80

Attendance Records; Reports

Section 90

Parental Agreements

Section 100

Enrollment Procedures of Therapeutic Child Day Programs and Special Needs Child Day Programs

Section 110

Individual Assessment for Therapeutic Child Day Programs

Section 120

Individual Service, Education or Treatment Plan for Therapeutic Child Day Programs

Section 130

Immunizations for Children

Section 140

Physical Examinations for Children

Section 150

Form and Content of Immunizations and Physical Examination Reports for Children

Section 160

Tuberculosis Screening for Staff and Independent Contractors

Section 170

Physical and Mental Health of Staff and Volunteers

Part III

Staff qualifications and training

Section 180

General Qualifications

Section 190

Program Director Qualifications

Section 200

Program Directors and Back-Up for Program Directors

Section 210

Program Leader Qualifications

Section 220

Aides

Section 230

Independent Contractors; Volunteers

Section 240

Staff Training Orientation

Section 245

Ongoing Training

Part IV

Physical plant

Section 250

Approval from Other Agencies; Requirements Prior to Initial Licensure

Section 260

Approval from Other Agencies; Requirements Subsequent to Initial Licensure

Section 270

Building Maintenance

Section 280

Hazardous Substances and Other Harmful Agents

Section 290

General Physical Plant Requirements for Centers Serving Children of Preschool Age or Younger

Section 300

General Physical Plant Requirements for Centers Serving School Age Children

Section 310

Areas

Section 320

Restroom Areas and Furnishings

Section 330

Play Areas

Part V

Staffing and supervision

Section 340

Supervision of Children

Section 350

Staff-To-Children Ratio and Group Size Requirements

Section 355

Staff-To-Children Ratio Requirements for Therapeutic and Special Needs Program Staff

Part VI

Programs

Section 360

Daily Activities

Section 370

Daily Activities for Infants

Section 380

Daily Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Section 390

Daily Activities for School Age Children

Behavioral Guidance

Forbidden Actions

Parental Involvement

Equipment and Materials

Section 440

Cribs, Cots, Rest Mats, and Beds

Section 450

Linens

Section 460

Swimming and Wading Activities; Staff and Supervision

Section 470

Pools and Equipment

Section 480

Swimming and Wading; General

Part VII

Special care provisions and emergencies

Section 490

Preventing the Spread of Disease

Section 500

Hand Washing and Toileting Procedures

Section 510

Medication

Section 520

Over-The-Counter Skin Products

Section 530

First Aid Training and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr)

Section 540

First Aid and Emergency Supplies

Section 550

Procedures for Emergencies

Part VIII

Special Services

Section 560

Nutrition and Food Services

Section 570

Special Feeding Needs

Section 580

Transportation and Field Trips

Section 590

Transportation for Nonambulatory Children

Section 600

Animals and Pets

Section 610

Evening and Overnight Care

FORMS

[Repealed]

DIBR

Documents Incorporated by Reference (8VAC20-780)

Chapter 790

Child Care ProgramRead all

Part I

General Provisions

Section 10

Definitions

Section 20

Families and Children to Be Served

Section 30

Child Care Subsidy Program Categories

Case Management

Parental Choice

Access to Children

Vendor Requirements

Determining Payment Amount

Section 90

Complaints in the Child Care Setting

Section 100

Recipient Intentional Program Violation and Disqualification

Section 110

Vendor Agreement Termination and Vendor Disqualification

Section 120

Repayment

Section 130

Required Training for Local Department Staff

Part II

Subsidy Program Vendor Requirements for Family Day Homes

Section 140

Definitions; Subsidy Program Requirements for Family Day Home Vendors

Section 150

(Reserved)

Section 160

Purpose and Applicability

Section 170

Operational Responsibilities

Section 180

General Recordkeeping; Reports

Section 190

Children's Information

Section 200

Caregiver Records

Section 210

Health Requirements for Caregivers

Section 220

Reports

Section 230

Immunizations for Children

Section 240

General Qualifications

Section 250

Caregiver Training and Development

Section 260

Building or Home Maintenance

Section 270

Hazardous Substances and Other Harmful Agents

Section 280

Bathroom Area and Furnishings

Section 290

Play Areas

Section 300

Supervision and Ratio Requirements

Section 310

Supervision Near Water

Daily Activities

Behavioral Guidance

Forbidden Actions

Parental Involvement and Notifications

Section 360

Furnishings, Equipment, and Materials

Section 370

Bedding and Linens for Use While Sleeping or Resting

Section 380

Preventing the Spread of Disease

Section 390

Hand Washing and Toileting Procedures

Section 400

General Requirements for Medication Administration

Section 410

First Aid and Emergency Supplies

Section 420

Procedures for Emergencies

Section 430

Emergency Response Drills

Section 440

Nutrition and Food Services

Section 450

Special Feeding Needs

Section 460

Transportation and Field Trips

Section 470

Animals and Pets

Section 480

Evening and Overnight Care

Part III

Subsidy Program Vendor Requirements for Child Day Centers

Section 490

Definitions; Subsidy Program Requirements for Child Day Center Vendors

Section 500

(Reserved)

Section 510

Purpose and Applicability

Section 520

Operational Responsibilities

Section 530

General Recordkeeping; Reports

Section 540

Children's Records

Section 550

Staff Records

Section 560

Health Requirements for Staff

Section 570

Reports

Section 580

Immunizations for Children

Section 590

General Qualifications

Section 600

Staff Training and Development

Section 610

Certifications by Other Agencies; Requirements Prior to Initial Approval

Section 620

Certifications by Other Agencies; Requirements Subsequent to Initial Approval

Section 630

Building or Facility Maintenance

Section 640

Hazardous Substances and Other Harmful Agents

Section 650

Restroom Area and Furnishings

Section 660

Play Areas

Section 670

Supervision, Ratio, and Group Size Requirements

Section 680

Supervision Near Water

Daily Activities

Behavioral Guidance

Forbidden Actions

Parental Involvement and Notifications

Section 730

Furnishings, Equipment, and Materials

Section 740

Bedding and Linens for Use While Sleeping or Resting

Section 750

Preventing the Spread of Disease

Section 760

Hand Washing and Toileting Procedures

Section 770

Medication

Section 780

First Aid and Emergency Supplies

Section 790

Procedures for Emergencies

Section 800

Emergency Response Drills

Section 810

Nutrition and Food Services

Section 820

Special Feeding Needs

Section 830

Transportation and Field Trips

Section 840

Animals and Pets

Section 850

Evening and Overnight Care

FORMS

Forms (8VAC20-790)

DIBR

Documents Incorporated by Reference (8VAC20-790)

Chapter 800

Standards for Licensed Family Day HomesRead all

Part I

General provisions

Section 10

Definitions

Section 20

(Reserved)

Part II

Administration

Section 30

Operational Responsibilities

Section 40

Capacity

Section 50

General Recordkeeping

Section 60

Children's Records

Section 70

Written Information for Parents

Section 80

Proof of Age and Identity; Record of Child Care and Schools

Section 90

Immunizations for Children

Section 100

Physical Examinations for Children

Section 110

Form and Content of Immunization and Physical Examination Reports for Children

Section 120

Caregiver Records

Part III

Personnel

Section 130

General Qualifications for Caregivers

Section 140

Qualifications and Requirements for Providers and Substitute Providers

Section 150

Qualifications and Requirements for Assistants

Part IV

Household members

Section 160

Attributes for Household Members

Part V

Physical health of caregivers and household members

Section 170

Initial Tuberculosis Screening for Caregivers and Household Members

Section 180

Subsequent Tuberculosis Screening for Caregivers and Household Members

Section 190

Physical and Mental Health Examinations for Caregivers and Household Members

Part VI

Caregiver training

Section 200

Orientation

Section 210

Annual Training

Section 220

Medication Administration Training

Section 230

Documentation of Education and Training

Part VII

Physical equipment and environment

Section 240

Home Maintenance

Section 250

Hanging, Suffocation, and Strangulation Hazards

Section 260

Drowning Hazards

Section 270

Firearms and Ammunition

Section 280

Poisonous Materials

Section 290

Sharp Objects

Section 300

Body Fluids Contamination

Section 310

Machinery

Section 320

Fire Safety and Shock Prevention

Telephones

Bathrooms

Water Supply

Garbage

Rodents and Insects

Space

Individual Location

Heating and Cooling

Electric Fans

Lighting

Stairs

Decks and Porches

Doors and Windows

Animals

Smoking and Prohibited Substances

Section 480

Play Equipment and Materials

Section 490

Indoor Slides and Climbing Equipment

Section 500

Outdoor Play Area and Equipment

Rest Areas

Cribs

Linens

Infant and Toddler Equipment

Section 550

Play Pens

Part VIII

Care of children

Section 560

Supervision

Section 570

Determining Need for Additional Caregiver

Section 580

General Requirements for Programs

Section 590

Requirements for Sleeping and Resting

Section 600

Daily Activities for Infants and Toddlers

Section 610

Television, Computers, Videos, and Video Games

Section 620

Care of a Child with Special Needs

Behavioral Guidance

Forbidden Actions

Parent Notifications

Swimming and Wading Activities

Part IX

Preventing the spread of disease

Section 670

Exclusion of Sick Children

Section 680

Hand Washing

Section 690

Diapering and Toileting

Part X

Medication administration

Section 700

General Requirements for Medication Administration

Section 710

Prescription Medication

Section 720

Non-Prescription Medication

Section 730

Storage of Medication

Section 740

Medication Records

Section 750

Topical Skin Products

Part XI

Emergencies

Section 760

First Aid and Emergency Medical Supplies

Section 770

Emergency Flashlights and Radios

Section 780

Emergency Information

Section 790

Posted Telephone Numbers

Section 800

Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan

Section 810

Evacuation and Relocation Procedures

Section 820

Shelter-In-Place Procedures

Section 830

Emergency Response Drills

Section 840

Injury Records

Section 850

Reports to Department

Section 860

Reports of Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect and Disease Outbreaks

Part XII

Nutrition

Section 870

General Requirements for Meals and Snacks

Section 880

Meals and Snacks Provided by Family Day Home

Section 890

Meals and Snacks Brought from Child's Home

Section 900

Preventing Choking

Section 910

Drinking Water and Fluids

Section 920

Menus

Section 930

Eating Utensils and Dishes

Food Storage

Milk

Feeding Infants

Special Feeding Needs

Part XIII

Transportation

Section 980

Written Permission for Transportation and Field Trips

Section 990

Requirements for Drivers

Section 1000

Requirements for Vehicles

Section 1010

Requirements for Transportation

Part XIV

Nighttime care

Section 1020

Nighttime Care

Chapter 810

Minimum Standards for Licensed Family Day SystemsRead all

Section 10

Definitions; License Provisions

Section 20

Organization and Administration

Section 30

Personnel*

Section 40

Services to System Homes

Section 50

Services to Children and Families

Section 60

Records

Chapter 820

General Procedures and Information for LicensureRead all

Part I

Introduction

Section 10

Definitions

Section 20

Preplanning

Part II

Licensing Regulations

Section 30

Responsibility of the Department

Section 40

Adoption of Regulations

Section 50

Regulation Development/Revision Process

Part III

The License

Section 60

General

Section 70

Nontransferability of License

Section 80

Conditional License

Section 90

Regular License

Section 100

Duration of Licensure

Section 110

Provisional License

Section 120

Terms of the License

Part IV

The Licensing Process

Section 130

Provider Support Services

Section 140

The Initial Application

Section 150

Approval of Buildings and Functional Design Features

Section 160

Investigation

Section 170

Notice to the Applicant of Issuance or Denial of a License

Section 180

Determination of Continued Compliance (Renewal and Monitoring Inspections)

Section 190

Modification

Section 200

Early Compliance

Section 210

Renewal Process

Part V

Allowable Variances

Section 220

Conditions for Initiating a Request

Section 230

Process

Part VI

Problem Solving Conferences

Section 240

Initiating a Request for a Problem Solving Conference

Section 250

First Step Review

Section 260

Second Step Review

Section 270

Enforcement of Disputed Regulation

Part VII

Complaint Investigation

Section 280

Receipt of Complaints

Section 290

Investigation of Complaints

Section 300

Notification of Findings

Section 310

Licensee's Responsibility

Part VIII

Sanctions

Section 320

Violation of Standards or Statutes

Section 330

Administrative Sanctions

Section 340

Summary Suspension Procedures

Section 350

Appeal Process

Section 360

Failure to Pay Civil Penalty

Part IX

Hearings Procedures

Section 370

Scope

Section 380

Statutory Basis for Appeal Process

Section 390

Duties of the Hearing Coordinator

Section 400

Informal Conference

Section 410

Consent Agreements

Section 420

Acknowledgment of Request for an Administrative Hearing

Section 430

Continuances

Section 440

Recesses and Postponements

Section 450

Prehearing Conferences

Section 460

Conduct of Hearing

Section 470

Rules of Evidence

Section 480

The Record at Hearing

Section 490

Recommendations of the Hearing Officer

Section 500

Case Decision

Chapter 830

Fee Requirements for Processing ApplicationsRead all

Section 10

Fees

Chapter 840

Virginia Child Care Provider Scholarship ProgramRead all

Part I

General Provisions

Definitions

Purpose and Intent

Application Process

Selection and Eligibility

Section 50

Appeal Process

Section 60

College and University Agreements

Section 70

Disbursement of Funds

Section 80

Gathering and Maintaining Information

Section 90

Recipient Responsibilities

FORMS

Forms (8VAC20-840)

Chapter 850

Voluntary Registration of Family Day Homes - Requirements for ProvidersRead all

Part I

Introduction

Section 10

Definitions

Part II

Provider Registration and General Procedures

Section 20

Provider Eligibility

Section 30

Application for Registration

Section 40

Registration Fees

Section 50

Issuance of a Certificate of Registration

Section 60

Renewal of a Certificate of Registration

Section 70

Denials, Revocations, Refusals to Renew and Provider Appeals Procedures

Section 80

Provider Reporting Requirements

Section 90

Provider Record Requirements

Section 100

Staffing Requirements

Part III

Health and Safety Checklist

Section 110

Health and Safety Checklist Criteria

FORMS

Forms (8VAC20-850)

FORMS

Forms (8VAC20-850)

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