| Description | Provisions governing the local school boards and school divisions are contained in this regulation. |
| State Authority | Section 22.1-16 , Code of Virginia |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | None entered |
| Meetings | See all meetings (7) relating to this chapter. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Repeal and Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review | Fast-Track | Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (01/12/2026). |
| Repeal and Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review | Fast-Track | Comment period is underway and will end on 01/14/2026. |
| Repeal and Amend Following Periodic Review | Fast-Track | Comment period is underway and will end on 12/31/2025. |
| Repeal and Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review | Fast-Track | Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (01/12/2026). |
| Repeal and Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review | Fast-Track | Stage complete. Becomes effective on 01/01/2026. |
| Repeal and Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review | Fast-Track | Stage complete. Becomes effective on 01/01/2026. |
| Repeal and Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review | Fast-Track | Stage complete. Becomes effective on 01/01/2026. |
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Repeal Chapter 730 and Amend Chapter 720 Following Periodic Review | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/06/2025. |
| Repeal and Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/25/2025. |
| Incorporate the Board of Education’s Guidelines for Local Textbook Approval | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/27/2014. |
| Incorporate textbook provisions into consolidated regulations | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/26/2012. |
| Incorporate provisions on fees and charges as new section of 8VAC 20-720 | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/19/2012. |
| Withdrawn Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Amendments Regarding Use of Controversial or Sensitive Instructional Materials | NOIRA | Stage withdrawn on 06/21/2022 after the comment period had ended. |
| Promulgate regulation; consolidate other select regulations related to local school boards | Final | Stage withdrawn on 02/01/2017 before the Secretary's office completed its review. |
| Promulgate new regulations;Repeal outdated regulations and consolidate applicable sections into new regulations | NOIRA | Stage withdrawn on 05/12/2008 after the comment period had ended. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 7/29/2024 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |