Agency
Department of Education
 
Board
State Board of Education
 
chapter
Regulations Governing Adult High School Programs [8 VAC 20 ‑ 30]
 
Guidance Documents
 
Chapter Information
Description The purpose of the Regulations Governing Adult High School Programs is to ensure that adult high school programs, at which adults are able to earn a Standard or Advanced Studies Diploma, maintain the same high standards as regular day school programs.
State Authority Sections 22.1-223 through 226 , Code of Virginia.
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Meetings See all meetings (2) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Jim Chapman  / Director of Board Relations
Address: 701 E Franklin St
VDOE
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: jim.chapman@doe.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)750-8750    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amendments to References to the Virginia Standards of Accreditation
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/04/2025.
Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/23/2025.
Update to comport with legislative changes made by HB 1061 and SB 489 (2012) (Adult HS/GA Diploma) Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/10/2016.
Amendments for Consistency with Code Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/15/2005.
Changes to incorporate recent amendments to the Code of Virginia; discontinue of the Literacy Passport Tests (LPT); and modify the Standards of Accreditation pertaining to high school diplomas NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 02/01/2007 after the comment period had ended.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
7/29/2024 Agency Completed Amend