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Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children with Disabilities in Virginia
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 81]
132 guidance documents
relevant to this
chapter
for the criteria specified
ID |
Title |
Effective Date |
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Agency level documents applying to all of this agency's boards |
7521
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Guidelines for Recycling Materials in Public Schools
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3/2/2023 |
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7633
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Guidelines for Local Alternative Assessments: 2023-2024 and Beyond
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11/9/2023 |
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7657
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Programmatic Accreditation Guidelines for Career and Technical Education
|
2/15/2024 |
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7658
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Executive Order #28 Guidance
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2/15/2024 |
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7700
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Guidelines for Instruction on Problem Gambling and the Addictive Potential Thereof
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3/14/2024 |
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Adult Education
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Individual Student Alternative Education Plan (ISAEP) Program Guidelines
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9/27/2012 |
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Adult Education
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High School Equivalency (HSE) Examination Guidelines
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9/22/2016 |
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Assessment
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English Learners: Guidelines for Participation in the Virginia Assessment Program
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8/22/2018 |
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Assessment
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Protocol for State-Directed Investigations of Testing Irregularities
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4/30/2008 |
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Assessment
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Guidelines for Instruction-Based Assessments
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12/31/2004 |
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Assessment
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Guidelines for the Use of Local Performance Assessments to Verify Credits in Writing
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9/20/2018 |
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COVID-19
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Emergency Career and Technical Education Work-Based Learning Guidelines for Internship and Cooperative Education Experiences
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7/9/2020 |
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COVID19
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Emergency Guidance on Graduation Requirements, Awarding of Credits and Continuity of Learning Due to COVID-19
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5/28/2020 |
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COVID19
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Emergency Guidelines for Local Alternatives to Awarding Standard Units of Credit
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5/28/2020 |
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COVID19
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Emergency Guidelines for Locally-Awarded Verified Credits
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4/1/2021 |
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COVID19
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Joint Guidance for Student Placements Reimbursed by the Children’s Services Act
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5/28/2020 |
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COVID19
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Emergency Guidelines for the Use of Local Performance Assessments to Verify Credits in Writing for the 2020-2021 School Year
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2/4/2021 |
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Early Childhood
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Virginia's Definition of School Readiness
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4/30/2008 |
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Early Childhood
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Virginia Preschool Initiative Virtual Instruction Guidance for 2021-2022
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6/24/2021 |
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Early Childhood
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Guidelines for Practice Year 2 of the Early Childhood Unified Measurement and Improvement System
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10/12/2023 |
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Early Childhood
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Child Care Subsidy Program Guidance Manual
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10/1/2024 |
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Employment & License
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Virginia License Renewal Manual
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2/17/2022 |
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Employment & License
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Guidelines for Prescribed Professional Teacher’s Examinations
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10/10/2024 |
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Employment & License
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Virginia Standards for the Professional Practice of Teachers
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4/28/2011 |
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Employment & License
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Guidelines Pertaining to the Employment of Substitute Teachers
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3/24/2011 |
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Employment & License
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Procedural Guidelines for Conducting Licensure Hearings
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2/4/2021 |
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Employment & License
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Guidelines for Alternate Routes to Licensure
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12/22/2022 |
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Employment & License
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Guidelines for Uniform Performance Standards and Evaluation Criteria for Teachers
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7/1/2021 |
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Employment & License
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Board of Education Guidance on Cultural Competency Training for Teachers and Other Licensed School Board Employees in Virginia Public Schools
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1/5/2022 |
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Employment & License
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Guidelines for Mentor Teacher Programs for Beginning and Experienced Teachers
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2/3/2022 |
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Employment & License
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Guidelines for Uniform Performance Standards and Evaluation Criteria for Superintendents
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5/12/2022 |
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Employment & License
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Guidelines for Uniform Performance Standards and Evaluation Criteria for Principals
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5/12/2022 |
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Facilities
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Guidelines for the Operation of Electronic Room Partitions
|
3/5/2020 |
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Flag/Moment of Silen
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Guidelines on the Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, Including Guidelines for Appropriate Etiquette and Conventions for Respecting the Dignity of the Flag
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7/26/2001 |
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Flag/Moment of Silen
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Guidelines on the Minute of Silence Requirements
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6/13/2000 |
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Flag/Moment of Silen
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Guidelines Concerning Religious Activity in Public Schools
|
12/30/1995 |
|
Instruction
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Objectives for Personal Living and Finance
|
12/30/2006 |
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Instruction
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Criteria for Character Education
|
7/26/2012 |
|
Instruction
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Homebound Instructional Services Guidelines
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2/1/2012 |
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Instruction
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Guidelines for Alternatives to Animal Dissection
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7/30/2004 |
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Instruction
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Virginia’s Textbook Review Process
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3/24/2011 |
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Instruction
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List of Board of Education Regulations Identified as Waivable for Charter School Purposes
|
6/30/1999 |
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Instruction
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Physical Education and Physical Activity Program Guidelines For Public Elementary and Middle Schools
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6/28/2018 |
|
Instruction
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Board of Education Approved Industry Certifications, Occupational Competency Assessments, and Professional Licenses
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7/18/2024 |
|
Instruction
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High School to Work Partnerships Guidelines and Model Liability Waiver
|
6/26/2014 |
|
Instruction
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Guidelines for the Use of Computer Science Courses to Satisfy Graduation Requirements
|
10/13/2022 |
|
Instruction
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Guidelines for Using Supplementary Written Materials to Teach the Documents of Virginia History and the United States Constitution
|
1/22/2015 |
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Instruction
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Guidelines for Issuing a Virginia Seal of Biliteracy
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6/25/2015 |
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Instruction
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Board of Education-approved Criteria for Awarding the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Diploma Seal
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10/18/2018 |
|
Instruction
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Definition of Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education
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5/27/2021 |
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Instruction
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Digital Devices in the Classroom - Health and Safety Guidelines
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6/25/2021 |
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Instruction
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Guidance for Unscheduled Remote Learning Days
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9/2/2021 |
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Instruction
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Curriculum Guidelines for Instruction on the Safe Use of and Risks of Abuse of Prescription Drugs
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8/19/2021 |
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Instruction
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Model Policies Concerning Instructional Materials with Sexually Explicit Content
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8/4/2022 |
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Instruction
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Board of Education Approved Courses to Satisfy Graduation Requirements for the Standard, Advanced Studies, and Modified Standard Diplomas in Virginia Public Schools
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10/24/2024 |
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School Calendar
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Guidelines for Considering and Approving Requests for Year-Round Instructional Program Waivers Pursuant to 22.1-79.1
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9/19/2019 |
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School Facilities
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Model Guidelines for the Wearing of Uniforms In Public Schools
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7/1/1996 |
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School Facilities
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Guidelines for School Facilities In Virginia’s Public Schools
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4/1/2021 |
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School Facilities
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Guidelines for a Water Management Program to Prevent Legionella Pneumophila Growth in Public School Buildings
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6/24/2021 |
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School Safety
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Model Guidance for Positive and Preventive Code of Student Conduct Policy and Alternatives to Suspension
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9/16/2021 |
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School Safety
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Virginia School Search Resource Guide, Including Student Search Guidelines
|
10/1/2000 |
|
School Safety
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Guidelines for Management of the Student’s Scholastic Record
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5/1/2004 |
|
School Safety
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Model Guidelines for School Attendance for Children with Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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12/30/1990 |
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School Safety
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Model School Crisis and Emergency Management Plan
|
11/30/2007 |
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School Safety
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Persistently Dangerous Schools and Unsafe School Choice Option
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4/30/2003 |
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School Safety
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Diabetes Management in Schools: Manual for Unlicensed Personnel
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11/25/2021 |
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School Safety
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Guidelines for Student Drug-Testing in the Public Schools
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6/30/2004 |
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School Safety
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Guidelines for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct and Abuse in Virginia Public Schools
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3/24/2011 |
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School Safety
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Guidelines for Policies on Concussions in Students
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5/13/2021 |
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School Safety
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Persistently Dangerous Schools Identification Process & Criteria
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4/29/2003 |
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School Safety
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Model Policy to Address Bullying in Virginia’s Schools
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10/24/2013 |
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School Safety
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Guidelines for School Division Policy Regarding Service Dogs in Virginia's Public Schools
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12/31/2011 |
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School Safety
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The Manual for the Training of Public School Employees in the Administration of Medication
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6/1/2012 |
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School Safety
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Approved Training Programs for the Treatment of Students with a Seizure Disorder
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12/23/2021 |
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School Safety
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Guidelines for Use of Designated Stock Albuterol in Schools
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2/3/2022 |
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School Safety
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Guidelines for Policies on Heat-Related Illness Prevention
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9/29/2022 |
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School Safety
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Guidelines for Policies on Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention in Student Athletes
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11/10/2022 |
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SOA
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Process by which Locally Prescribed Graduation Requirements that Exceed the Requirements in 8 VAC 20-131-50 of the Regulations Establishing Standards for Accrediting Public Schools in Virginia May Be Amended or Discontinued
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11/17/2011 |
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SOA
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Interpretation of Regulations for Certain Transfer Students
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12/20/2002 |
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SOA
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Substitute Tests Approved for Awarding Verified Credit
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7/27/2017 |
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SOA
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Guidance Document Governing Certain Provisions of the Regulations Establishing Standards for Accrediting Public Schools in Virginia
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11/25/2021 |
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Special Education
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Discipline of Students with Disabilities
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12/30/2010 |
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Special Education
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Your Family's Special Education Rights – Virginia Procedural Safeguards Notice
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9/30/2013 |
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Special Education
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Required Modifications to Local Procedures and Policies (Special Education)
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11/30/2009 |
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Special Education
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Alternative Special Education Staffing Plan Procedures
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12/11/2015 |
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Special Education
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Procedures for Receiving and Resolving Complaints which Allege Violation of Federal and State Laws and Regulations Pertaining to Children with Disabilities
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2/25/2000 |
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Special Education
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Training Standards for Paraprofessionals Assigned to Work with a Teacher Who Has Primary Oversight of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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1/10/2013 |
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Special Education
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Standard Diploma Credit Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
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9/20/2018 |
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Special Education
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Guidelines for Educating Students with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD)
|
2/28/2017 |
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Special Education
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Parent's Guide to Special Education
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12/31/2010 |
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Special Education
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Parents’ Guide to Special Education Dispute Resolution
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12/31/2008 |
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Special Education
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Guidance on Prior Written Notice in the Special Education Process
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5/31/2013 |
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Special Education
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Guidance for Military Families with Students in Special Education
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8/31/2014 |
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Special Education
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Guidance Document on Manifestation Determination New Requirements
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11/30/2006 |
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Special Education
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Extended School Year Services
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12/31/2007 |
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Special Education
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Guidance Document on the Implementation of the Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children with Disabilities in Virginia
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8/31/2009 |
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Special Education
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Guidance Document for Implementing New Special Education Requirements for the Definition of Parent
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5/31/2009 |
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Special Education
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Guidelines For School Division Transfer of Assistive Technology Devices
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9/6/2013 |
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Special Education
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Functional Behavioral Assessment, Behavior Intervention Plans and Positive Intervention and Supports
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12/31/2015 |
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Special Education
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Guidelines For Working With Students Who Are Blind Or Visually Impaired In Virginia Public Schools
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12/15/2017 |
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Special Education
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Guidelines For Working With Students Who Are Deaf Or Hard Of Hearing In Virginia Public Schools
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2/20/2020 |
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Special Education
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Speech-Language Pathology Services in the Schools: Guidelines for Best Practice
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12/31/2018 |
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Special Education
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Guidance on Evaluation and Eligibility for the Special Education and Related Services
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1/31/2018 |
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Special Education
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Guidance Document for Standards-based IEPs
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3/31/2016 |
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Special Education
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Special Education in Local and Regional Jails: Guidelines for Best Practice
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3/3/2022 |
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Special Education
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Guidance for the Development of Postsecondary Goals
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3/3/2022 |
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Special Education
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Transfer of Rights For Students with Disabilities Upon Reaching The Age of Majority In Virginia
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9/2/2021 |
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Special Education
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Handbook for Occupational & Physical Therapy Services in the Public Schools of Virginia
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12/31/2010 |
|
Special Education
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Handbook for Educators of Students Who Are English Language Learners with Suspected Disabilities
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2/6/2020 |
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Special Education
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Guidelines for Educating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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10/31/2010 |
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Special Education
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Models of Best Practice in the Education of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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5/31/2011 |
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Special Education
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VAAP Participation Criteria and the Determination of Significant Cognitive Disabilities
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2/20/2020 |
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Special Education
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Virginia Early Childhood Inclusion Guidance Document
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2/16/2018 |
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Special Education
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Guidelines for the Provision of Behavior Analysis in Public Schools
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2/18/2021 |
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Special Education
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VDOE Supplemental Guidance for Evaluation and Eligibility in Special Education and Sample Eligibility Forms and Disability Worksheets
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9/16/2021 |
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Special Education
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Guidelines for the Consideration of the Need for Age and Developmentally Appropriate Instruction
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5/27/2021 |
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Standards of Quality
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Guidance Regarding Maximum Class Size and Student-Teacher Ratios in the Standards of Quality
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1/16/2014 |
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Student Services
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Suicide Prevention Guidelines
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9/3/2020 |
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Student Services
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Policy Regarding Medication Recommendation by School Personnel
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8/16/2002 |
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Student Services
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Child Abuse and Neglect Recognition and Intervention Training Curriculum Guidelines
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5/13/2021 |
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Student Services
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Eating Disorders Awareness in the Public School Setting
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8/6/2020 |
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Student Services
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Guidelines for Training on the Prevention of Trafficking of Children
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6/28/2018 |
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Student Services
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Guidelines for the Prevention of Suspension and Expulsion of Young Children: Supporting Children with Challenging Behaviors in Early Childhood Settings
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12/6/2018 |
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Student Services
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Guidance and Model Policy for the Notification of Protective Orders in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
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12/24/2020 |
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Student Services
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Model Policies on Ensuring Privacy, Dignity, and Respect for All Students and Parents in Virginia's Public Schools
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7/19/2023 |
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Student Services
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Virginia Social Emotional Learning Standards
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6/26/2021 |
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Student Services
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Guidance for the Provision of Specialized Student Support Positions in Virginia Public Schools
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7/8/2021 |
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Tax Credits
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Guidelines for the Education Improvement Scholarship Tax Credits Program
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6/13/2019 |
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Tax Credits
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Guidelines for the Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program for Education
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6/10/2021 |
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Technology
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Acceptable Use Policy: A Handbook
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1/1/2001 |
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Technology
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Guidelines for the Donation of Obsolete Educational Technology Hardware and Software by Schools Boards to Students
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10/20/2000 |
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Transportation
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Virginia School Bus Specifications
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5/30/2019 |
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Documents listed are for the parent board or agency since they may be relevant to this chapter. No guidance
documents apply to this chapter specifically.