Action:
Amendments to References to the Virginia Standards of Accreditation
Action 6727
General Information
| Action Summary |
On September 25, 2024, the Virginia Standards of Accreditation (8VAC20-132) went into effect. The present action is correcting references to the SOA that still point to the repealed chapter of 131. These changes are being presented as an exempt action under § 2.2-4006(A)(3) since they “consist only of changes in style or form or corrections of technical errors.” |
| Chapters Affected |
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VAC |
Chapter Name |
Action Type |
| Primary |
8 VAC 20-30 |
Regulations Governing Adult High School Programs |
Amend Existing Regulation
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| Other chapters |
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8 VAC 20 - 160 |
Regulations Governing the Secondary School Transcript |
Amend Existing Regulation
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8 VAC 20 - 521 |
Regulations Governing Reduction of State Aid When Length of School Terms Below 180 Teaching Days or 990 Teaching Hours |
Amend Existing Regulation
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8 VAC 20 - 671 |
Regulations Governing the Operation of Private Day Schools for Students with Disabilities and Educational Programs Offered in Group Homes and Residential Facilities in the Commonwealth |
Amend Existing Regulation
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8 VAC 20 - 740 |
Regulations Governing Nutritional Guidelines for Competitive Foods Sold in Virginia Public Schools |
Amend Existing Regulation
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8 VAC 20 - 750 |
Regulations Governing the Use of Seclusion and Restraint in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools in Virginia |
Amend Existing Regulation
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8 VAC 20 - 760 |
Regulations Governing the Designation of School Divisions of Innovation |
Amend Existing Regulation
|
| |
8 VAC 20 - 81 |
Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children with Disabilities in Virginia |
Amend Existing Regulation
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| 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.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [8235] |
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Is Federal action a driving factor in this regulatory change? If so, please provide a specific reference to the law, regulation
or court case.
No
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| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
| Stage ID |
Stage Type |
Status |
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10732
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Final
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Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (05/05/2025). |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Jim Chapman
/
Director of Board Relations
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Address:
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James Monroe Bldg.
101 N. 14th St., 25th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
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Email Address:
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jim.chapman@doe.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)750-8750
FAX: ()-
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this agency.
