Description | Regulations govern the collection and reporting of truancy-related data, while providing comprehensive guidance on school attendance policy, including a standard definition of “unexcused absence.” |
State Authority | § 22.1-16 and § 22.1-258 , Code of Virginia |
Federal Authority | None entered |
Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
Goals of Regulation | The goal is to comply with Section 22.1-258 of the Code of Virginia, which addresses school attendance issues. It requires schools to: make a reasonable effort to notify parents when a student fails to report to school; to create an attendance plan for any student with five unexcused absences; and to schedule a conference with parents after the sixth unexcused absence. This section further addresses the procedure for enforcement of attendance requirements. |
Meetings | See all meetings (2) 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 |
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Repeal Chapter 730 and Amend Chapter 720 Following Periodic Review | Fast-Track | DPB review in progress. |
Past Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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Revisions to the Regulations Governing the Collection and Reporting of Truancy (Fast-Track) | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/18/2021. |
New regulations to govern the collection and reporting of truancy -related data and provide guidance on school attendance policy | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/30/2016. |
Periodic Reviews | ||
Last Activity | Status | |
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9/27/2024 Agency Completed | Repeal |