Code of Virginia - Title 22.1 Education - Chapter 13 Programs, Courses Of Instruction And Textbooks

22.1-199 Kindergarten programs suitable for certain children
A. The kindergarten program in each school division shall include a program suitable for children who will reach their fifth birthday on or before September ...
22.1-199.1 Programs designed to promote educational opportunities
A. The General Assembly finds that Virginia educational research supports the conclusion that poor children are more at risk of educational failure than children from ...
22.1-199.2 Standards for remediation programs established; reporting required
A. The Board of Education shall promulgate regulations for establishing standards for remediation programs that receive state funding, without regard to state funding designations, which ...
22.1-199.3 Description unavailable
Repealed by Acts 2004, c. 872, cl. 3, effective May 4, 2005. ...
22.1-199.4 At-Risk Student Academic Achievement Program and Fund
A. From such funds as may be appropriated for such purpose and from such gifts, donations, grants, bequests, and other funds as may be received ...
22.1-199.5 After school programs for at-risk students
A local school board may establish after school programs designed to prevent at-risk youth from engaging in illegal or gang-related activities for school aged children. ...
22.1-200 Subjects taught in elementary grades
A. In the elementary grades of every public school the following subjects shall be taught: Spelling, reading, writing, arithmetic, grammar, geography, health and physical education, ...
22.1-200.01 Alternatives to animal dissection
Local school divisions shall provide students with alternatives to animal dissection techniques within the relevant public school curriculum or course. The Board of Education shall ...
22.1-200.02 Description unavailable
Repealed by Acts 2005, c. 741, cl. 2.. ...
22.1-200.03 Economics education and financial literacy required in middle and high school grades; Board of Educ...
A. By July 1, 2006, instruction in the principles of the American economic system shall be required in the public middle and high schools of ...
22.1-200.1 Optional education programs for kindergarten through grade five
In lieu of §§ 22.1-277, 22.1-277.07, and 22.1-277.08, a school board may establish optional age-appropriate education programs for young students in grades kindergarten through five ...
22.1-201 Study of documents of Virginia history and United States Constitution
To increase knowledge of citizens' rights and responsibilities thereunder and to enhance the understanding of Virginia's unique role in the history of the United States, ...
22.1-202 Instruction in history and principles of flags of United States and Virginia; pledge of allegiance ...
A. Instruction in the history and principles of the flag of the United States and the flag of the Commonwealth shall be given in one ...
22.1-202.1 Comparative religion as elective course
The Board of Education shall authorize local school boards to offer, as an elective in grades nine through 12 with appropriate credits toward graduation, a ...
22.1-203 Daily observance of one minute of silence
In order that the right of every pupil to the free exercise of religion be guaranteed within the schools and that the freedom of each ...
22.1-203.1 Student-initiated prayer
In order that the right of every pupil to the free exercise of religion be guaranteed within the schools and that the freedom of each ...
22.1-203.2 Guidelines for constitutional compliance for student prayer
To promote compliance with constitutional restrictions as well as observance of constitutional rights, the Board of Education shall, in consultation with the Office of the ...
22.1-203.3 Religious viewpoint expression; student expression
Students may express their beliefs about religion in homework, artwork, and other written and oral assignments free from discrimination based on the religious content of ...
22.1-204 Study of accident prevention
In one or more of the elementary or secondary grades of every school division there shall be provided a course of study including elementary training ...
22.1-205 Driver education programs
A. The Board of Education shall establish for the public school system a standardized program of driver education in the safe operation of motor vehicles. ...
22.1-206 Instruction concerning drugs, alcohol, and substance abuse
A. Instruction concerning drugs and drug abuse shall be provided by the public schools as prescribed by the Board of Education. B. Instruction concerning the ...
22.1-207 Physical and health education
Physical and health education shall be emphasized throughout the public school curriculum by lessons, drills and physical exercises, and all pupils in the public elementary, ...
22.1-207.1 Family life education
The Board of Education shall develop by December 1, 1987, standards of learning and curriculum guidelines for a comprehensive, sequential family life education curriculum in ...
22.1-207.2 Right of parents to review certain materials; summaries distributed on request
Every parent, guardian or other person in the Commonwealth having control or charge of any child who is required by § 22.1-254 A to send ...
22.1-207.3 School breakfast programs
A. By July 1, 1994, upon the appropriation and authorization of federal funds for the reimbursement of school breakfast programs, each school board shall establish ...
22.1-208 Emphasis on moral education
The entire scheme of instruction in the public schools shall emphasize moral education through lessons given by teachers and imparted by appropriate reading selections. (Code ...
22.1-208.01 Character education required
A. Each school board shall establish, within its existing programs, a character education program in its schools. The purpose of the character education program shall ...
22.1-208.1 Reading to learn; Virginia Reading to Learn Project established
A. In the middle and high schools of every school division, reading to learn shall be emphasized as an integral part of instruction in every ...
22.1-208.2 Virginia Reading Recovery Program established
A. The development of reading skills among those students identified as at risk of reading failure shall be emphasized through instruction in the elementary schools ...
22.1-208.2:1 Community of Readers Program established
A. To promote the literacy development of first and second graders and to sustain community involvement in and responsibility for the education of children, there ...
22.1-208.2:1.1 Description unavailable
Repealed by Acts 2004, c. 872, cl. 4, effective May 4, 2005. ...
22.1-208.2:2 School-To-Work Transition Grants Program and Fund
A. From such funds as may be appropriated for such purpose and from such gifts, donations, grants, bequests, and other funds as may be received ...
22.1-208.2:3 Description unavailable
Repealed by Acts 2005, c. 741, cl. 2. ...
22.1-208.2:4 Expired
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22.1-209 Employment counseling and placement services
A. Each school board shall make available to secondary students employment counseling and placement services to furnish information relating to the employment opportunities available to ...
22.1-209.01 School-to-work transition programs
Effective on July 1, 1995, with such funds as may be appropriated for this purpose, local school boards may establish school-to-work transition programs for students ...
22.1-209.1 Model programs in elementary developmental guidance and counseling
With such funds as are appropriated for this purpose, the Board of Education shall establish a program to strengthen developmental guidance and counseling in the ...
22.1-209.1:1 Noncompetitive grants program for school dropout prevention
With such funds as are appropriated for this purpose, the Board of Education shall establish a program for the prevention of school dropout. All school ...
22.1-209.1:2 Alternative education programs for certain students
A. With such funds as may be appropriated for this purpose, the Board of Education shall establish a program consisting of alternative education options for ...
22.1-209.1:3 Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Programs
A. With such funds as may be appropriated by the General Assembly for this purpose, local school boards may establish Advancement Via Individual Determination Programs ...
22.1-209.1:4 Description unavailable
Repealed by Acts 2000, c. 1059, cl. 2, effective June 30, 2002. ...
22.1-209.1:5 Description unavailable
Expired. ...
22.1-209.1:6 Pilot discretionary programs for certain students
With such funds as are appropriated for this purpose, the Board of Education shall establish a grants program for pilot discretionary programs for elementary and ...
22.1-209.1:7 Description unavailable
Repealed by Acts 2004, c. 872, cl. 5, effective May 4, 2005. ...
22.1-209.1:8 Description unavailable
Expired. ...
22.1-209.1:9 Description unavailable
Repealed by Acts 2004, c. 872, cl. 6, effective May 4, 2005. ...
22.1-209.1:10 Description unavailable
Repealed by Acts 2004, c. 872, cl. 2. ...
22.1-209.2 Programs and teachers in regional detention homes, certain local detention homes and state agencie...
The Board of Education shall prepare and supervise the implementation in the regional detention homes and those local detention homes having teachers whose salaries were ...
22.1-210 Night schools
Any school board may, in its discretion, establish and conduct night schools to which may be admitted pupils, regardless of age. (Code 1950, § 22-222; ...
22.1-211 Operation of vacation schools and summer camps by school boards
Any school board or any two or more school boards acting in conjunction may establish and operate or cause to be established and operated, for ...
22.1-212 Vacation schools and summer camps operated by Board or Department
Any vacation school or summer camp operated by the Board of Education or the State Department of Education shall be made available to persons of ...
22.1-212.1 Obligations of school boards
Pursuant to § 1-511, school boards shall have no obligation to teach the standard curriculum, except courses in foreign languages, in a language other than ...
22.1-212.1:1 Single-sex education
Consistent with constitutional principles, a school board may establish single-sex classes in the public schools of the school division. (1995, c. 582.) ...
22.1-212.1:2 Green schools program; education programs to promote waste reduction and resource efficienc...
A. To assist local school boards in the development and implementation of programs of instruction that comply with the provisions of subsection C of § ...
22.1-212.2 Statewide Electronic Classroom Program
From such funds as are appropriated, the Board of Education shall establish a Statewide Electronic Classroom Program. The Statewide Electronic Classroom Program shall be made ...
22.1-212.2:1 Description unavailable
Repealed by Acts 2001, c. 660, cl. 2. ...
22.1-212.2:2 Educational technology foundations and public school foundations
A. As used in this section: "Educational technology" means any software, hardware, or other equipment or infrastructure or technical assistance or instruction in the use ...
22.1-212.2:3 Family Involvement in Technology (FIT) program
A. In order to (i) promote parental and family involvement in children's education, (ii) found a partnership between families and schools, (iii) increase students' time ...
22.1-212.3 , 22.1-212.4
Repealed by Acts 1994, c. 789. ...
22.1-212.5 Objectives; definitions
A. (Effective until July 1, 2009) In order to (i) stimulate the development of innovative programs within public education; (ii) provide opportunities for innovative instruction ...
22.1-212.5:1 Public Charter School Fund established.
There is hereby created in the state treasury a special nonreverting fund to be known as the Public Charter School Fund, hereafter referred to as ...
22.1-212.6 Establishment and operation of public charter schools; requirements
A. A public charter school shall be subject to all federal and state laws and regulations and constitutional provisions prohibiting discrimination on the basis of ...
22.1-212.7 Contracts for public charter schools; release from certain policies and regulations
An approved charter application shall constitute an agreement, and its terms shall be the terms of a contract between the public charter school and the ...
22.1-212.8 Charter application
A. Any person, group, or organization, including any institution of higher education, may submit an application for the formation of a public charter school. B. ...
22.1-212.9 Review of public charter school applications
A. Public charter school applications shall be received and reviewed by local school boards or, in the case of a regional public charter school, by ...
22.1-212.10 Decision of local board final
The decision of a local school board to grant or deny a public charter school application or to revoke or fail to renew a charter ...
22.1-212.11 (Effective until July 1, 2009) Public charter school restrictions
A. In establishing public charter schools within the division, local school boards shall give priority to public charter school applications designed to increase the educational ...
22.1-212.12 Public charter school term; renewals and revocations
A. (Effective until July 1, 2009) A charter may be approved or renewed for a period not to exceed five school years. A public charter ...
22.1-212.13 Employment of professional, licensed personnel
A. Public charter school personnel shall be employees of the local school board or boards granting the charter. B. Professional, licensed education personnel may volunteer ...
22.1-212.14 Funding of public charter schools; services provided
A. For the purposes of this article, students enrolled in a public charter school shall be included in the average daily membership of the relevant ...
22.1-212.15 Evaluation of public charter schools; reports
School boards shall submit annual evaluations of any public charter schools to the Board of Education. The Board shall review the evaluations against any Board ...
22.1-212.16 Immunity
Public charter schools shall be immune from liability to the same extent as all other public schools in the Commonwealth, and the employees and volunteers ...
22.1-212.17 (Effective until July 1, 2010) Commission on Civics Education; purpose
The Commission on Civics Education is established as an advisory commission in the executive branch of state government. The purposes of the Commission shall include ...
22.1-212.18 (Effective until July 1, 2010) Membership; terms; quorum; meetings
The Commission shall have a total membership of 23 members that shall consist of six legislative members, 11 nonlegislative citizen members, and six ex officio ...
22.1-212.19 (Effective until July 1, 2010) Compensation; expenses
Legislative members of the Commission shall receive such compensation as provided in § 30-19.12, and nonlegislative citizen members shall receive such compensation for the performance ...
22.1-212.20 (Effective until July 1, 2010) Powers and duties; report
The Commission on Civics Education shall have the following powers and duties: 1. Develop and coordinate outreach programs in collaboration with schools to educate students ...
22.1-212.21 (Effective until July 1, 2010) Staffing
The Department of Education shall provide staff support to the Commission. All agencies of the Commonwealth shall provide assistance to the Commission, upon request. (2005, ...
22.1-212.22 (Effective until July 1, 2010) Sunset
This article shall expire on July 1, 2010. (2005, c. 786; 2008, cc. 237, 669.) ...
22.1-213 Definitions
As used in this article: "Children with disabilities" means those persons (i) who are aged two to twenty-one, inclusive, having reached the age of two ...
22.1-214 Board to prepare special education program for children with disabilities
A. The Board of Education shall prepare and supervise the implementation by each school division of a program of special education designed to educate and ...
22.1-214.1 Issuance of subpoenas by hearing officers
Any hearing officer appointed pursuant to the procedures provided for in subsections B and C of § 22.1-214 shall have the power to issue subpoenas ...
22.1-214.2 Definition of "supervise" as related to educational programs provided for or by Department of Men...
For the purposes of subsection F of § 22.1-214 as related to the educational programs provided for or by the Department of Mental Health, Mental ...
22.1-214.3 Department to develop certain curriculum guidelines; Board to approve
The Department of Education shall develop curricula for the school-age residents of the state training centers for the mentally retarded and curriculum guidelines for the ...
22.1-215 School divisions to provide special education; plan to be submitted to Board
Each school division shall provide free and appropriate education, including special education, for the children with disabilities residing within its jurisdiction in accordance with regulations ...
22.1-215.1 Information regarding procedures and rights relating to special education placement and withdrawa...
Effective July 1, 2001, the Board of Education shall publicize and disseminate to parents of students who are enrolled in special education programs or for ...
22.1-216 Use of public or private facilities and personnel under contract for special education
A school board may provide special education for children with disabilities either directly with its own facilities and personnel or under contract with another school ...
22.1-217 Visually impaired children
A. Special education for visually impaired children provided by a school division shall be established, maintained and operated jointly by the school board and the ...
22.1-217.01 Information on educational and other services for students identified as hearing or visually impair...
The Department of Education shall annually prepare and distribute to local school boards packets of information describing the educational and other services available through the ...
22.1-217.1 Programs for the research and development of innovative methods of teaching mentally retarded, ment...
For the purpose of improving the quality of the education and training provided to the school-age residents of the state mental health and mental retardation ...
22.1-218 Reimbursement for placement in private schools; reimbursement of school boards from state fund...
A. If a child's individualized education program calls for placement in a private nonreligious school, agency, or institution, payment for reasonable tuition cost and other ...
22.1-218.1 Duty to process placements through the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children
In order to protect the interests of the Commonwealth and local governments and provide for the safety and welfare of children with disabilities, all placements ...
22.1-219 Use of federal, state or local funds not restricted
Nothing in this article shall be construed to restrict or prohibit the use of any federal, state or local funds made available under any federal, ...
22.1-220 Power of counties, cities and towns to appropriate and expend funds for education of children with ...
The governing body of any county, city or town is hereby authorized and empowered to appropriate and expend funds of the county, city or town ...
22.1-221 Transportation of children with disabilities attending public or private special education program...
A. Each disabled child enrolled in and attending a special education program provided by the school division pursuant to any of the provisions of § ...
22.1-222 Description unavailable
Repealed by Acts 1985, c. 421. ...
22.1-223 Definitions
As used in this article: "Adult basic education" means education for adults that enables them to express themselves orally and in writing, read, access information ...
22.1-224 Duties of State Board
The Board of Education shall: 1. Require the development of adult education programs in every school division; 2. Encourage coordination in the development and provision ...
22.1-225 Authority of school boards
A. Local school boards shall provide adult education programs, in compliance with § 22.1-253.13:1 D 7, for residents of the school division and, in their ...
22.1-226 Allocation of state funds; evaluation and report
A. State funds provided for adult education programs shall be allocated to school divisions for actual costs on a fixed-cost-per-student or cost-per-class basis. B. School ...
22.1-226.1 through 22.1-226.4
Expired. ...
22.1-227 Board designated to carry out provisions of federal act
The Board of Education is designated as the State Board of Career and Technical Education to carry out the provisions of the federal Vocational Education ...
22.1-227.01 Career and technical education defined
As used in this article, "career and technical education" means an organized education program offering a sequence of courses that may incorporate field, laboratory, and ...
22.1-227.1 Career and technical education
The Board of Education shall incorporate into career and technical education the Standards of Learning for mathematics, science, English, and social studies, including history, and ...
22.1-228 Definitions
As used in this article: 1. "Career and technical education project" or "project" means a project that supplements the regular career and technical education program ...
22.1-229 Projects may be established directly or by contract with corporation
Any school board may establish career and technical education projects. A school board may establish any such project either directly with its own facilities and ...
22.1-230 Approval of corporation's articles and bylaws
No school board shall contract with a corporation for establishment of a career and technical education project unless its articles of incorporation and bylaws have ...
22.1-231 Review of projects by Board of Education
No school board shall establish or contract to establish a career and technical education project until such project has been reviewed and approved by the ...
22.1-232 Contracts
A. Where a school board undertakes a career and technical education project by contract with a corporation, the school board may advance, contribute and loan ...
22.1-233 Application of zoning laws and building codes; inspection of work; school boards to make no warrant...
Nothing herein shall exempt career and technical education projects from compliance with state and local zoning laws and building codes, if applicable. Work done by ...
22.1-234 Acquisition of sites for projects; sale of completed projects and other school board propert...
A school board may expend funds for the purpose of acquiring the site for the construction of a career and technical education project. At the ...
22.1-235 Transportation of students; insurance
A school board may provide transportation for students to career and technical education project sites. A school board or corporation may provide insurance protecting its ...
22.1-236 Immunity of board members and officers and directors of corporations
Neither the members of a school board nor the officers or directors of a corporation shall be personally liable for the negligence of any student ...
22.1-237 Academic credit
The Board of Education may regulate the awarding of academic credit for participation in career and technical education projects. (Code 1950, § 22-330.47; 1974, c. ...
22.1-238 Approval of textbooks
A. The Board of Education shall have the authority to approve textbooks suitable for use in the public schools and shall have authority to approve ...
22.1-239 Basal textbooks
In approving basal textbooks for reading in kindergarten and first grade, the Board shall report to local school boards those textbooks with a minimum decodability ...
22.1-240 Description unavailable
Repealed by Acts 2008, cc. 430, 615 and 663, cl. 2. ...
22.1-241 Contracts with publishers
A. Local school boards shall either enter into written term contracts or issue purchase orders on an as-needed basis with publishers of textbooks approved by ...
22.1-242 State Board to adopt regulations
The Board shall adopt regulations governing (i) the purchase of textbooks approved by it for use in the public schools directly from the publishers by ...
22.1-243 Distribution of textbooks and consumable materials
A. Each school board shall provide, free of charge, such textbooks required for courses of instruction for each child attending public schools. B. Consumable materials ...
22.1-244 through 22.1-251
Repealed by Acts 2008, cc. 430, 615 and 663, cl. 2. ...
22.1-252 Description unavailable
Repealed by Acts 1993, c. 654, effective July 1, 1994. ...
22.1-253 Description unavailable
Repealed by Acts 2008, cc. 430, 615 and 663, cl. 2. ...

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