Department of Education
State Board of Education
Virginia Standards of Accreditation
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 132]
Chapter Information
| Description | The purpose of these regulations is to define the requirements for accrediting public schools in Virginia. Section 22.1-19 of the Code of Virginia requires that the Board of Education "... provide for the accreditation of public elementary, middle, and high schools in accordance with standards prescribed by it." Further, the Standards of Quality for Public Schools in Virginia (SOQ), in ' 22.1-253.13:3.F of the Code of Virginia, requires that local school boards "... maintain schools which meet the standards of accreditation prescribed by the Board of Education." |
| State Authority | Section 22.1-253.13 , Code of Virginia |
| 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 | None entered |
| Meetings |
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)225-2540 FAX: ()- TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Revisions to the Regulations Establishing Standards for Accrediting Public Schools in Virginia | NOIRA | Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (10/09/2023). |
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||