Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Education
Board
State Board of Education
chapter
Regulations Establishing Standards for Accrediting Public Schools in Virginia [8 VAC 20 ‑ 131]
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Action:
Exempt action to align 8VAC20-131-420 with Chapter 7 of the 2023 Acts of the Assembly
Action 6291
 
General Information
Action Summary Chapter 7 amends § 22.1-253.13:4 of the Code of Virginia also to allow the Board to waive certain graduation requirements and award a high school diploma “upon the request of the parent of any high school senior who died in good standing prior to graduation during the student’s senior year.” The waiver process described in § 22.1-253.13:4 is currently regulated in 8VAC20-131-420(B) of the Regulations Establishing Standards for Accrediting Public Schools in Virginia.
Chapters Affected Only affects this chapter.
Executive Branch Review This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act, but falls within the Executive Branch and will be reviewed by the Governor's Office.
RIS Project Yes  [7576]
New Periodic Review This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
 
Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
Stage ID Stage Type Status
10084 Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/22/2023.
 
Contact Information
Name / Title: Jim Chapman  / Regulatory and Legal Coordinator
Address: James Monroe Bldg., 25th Floor
101 N. 14th St.
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: jim.chapman@doe.virginia.gov
Phone: (804)225-2540    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-

This person is the primary contact for this chapter.