Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Education
Board
State Board of Education
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Secondary School Transcript [8 VAC 20 ‑ 160]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description The Regulations Governing Secondary School Transcripts standardize the manner in which schools record and report the courses each student has taken and the student's academic performance in high school.
State Authority Code of Virginia: Section 22.1-253.13.3 (B) and 22.1-253.13 : 4
Federal Authority None entered
Exempt from APA No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation The measurable goal will be that 100 percent of the transcripts of affected high school graduates will have the appropriate information recorded as required.
Meetings See all meetings (2) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Jim Chapman  / Director of Board Relations
Address: James Monroe Bldg.
101 N. 14th St., 25th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: jim.chapman@doe.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)750-8750    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Comprehensive Revisions to the Regulations Governing Secondary School Transcripts Final Stage withdrawn on 01/04/2024 before the Secretary's office completed its review.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
LEA’s to add an Opt-Out Policy for Sending Standardized Test Scores to Postsecondary Institutions Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2016.
Amendments: Revision of information requirements for secondary school transcripts and profile data sheets. Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/27/2007.
Amend Regulations Governing Secondary School Transcripts Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/18/2001.