Department of Education
State Board of Education
Regulations Governing the Secondary School Transcript
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 160]
Chapter Information
| Description | The Regulations Governing Secondary School Transcripts standardize the manner in which schools record and report the courses each student has taken and the student's academic performance in high school. |
| State Authority | Code of Virginia: Section 22.1-253.13.3 (B) and 22.1-253.13 : 4 |
| 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 | The measurable goal will be that 100 percent of the transcripts of affected high school graduates will have the appropriate information recorded as required. |
| Meetings |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Jim Chapman / Regulatory and Legal Coordinator |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Revisions to the Regulations Governing Secondary School Transcripts | Final | Secretary of Education review in progress. |
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| LEA’s to add an Opt-Out Policy for Sending Standardized Test Scores to Postsecondary Institutions | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2016. |
| Amendments: Revision of information requirements for secondary school transcripts and profile data sheets. | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/27/2007. |
| Amend Regulations Governing Secondary School Transcripts | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/18/2001. |