Description | The purpose of these regulations is to define the requirements for accrediting public schools in Virginia. Section 22.1-19 of the Code of Virginia requires that the Board of Education "... provide for the accreditation of public elementary, middle, and high schools in accordance with standards prescribed by it." Further, the Standards of Quality for Public Schools in Virginia (SOQ), in ' 22.1-253.13:3.F of the Code of Virginia, requires that local school boards "... maintain schools which meet the standards of accreditation prescribed by the Board of Education." |
State Authority | Section 22.1-253.13 , Code of Virginia |
Federal Authority | None entered |
Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
Goals of Regulation | None entered |
Meetings | See all meetings (23) 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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Updates to the Virginia Standards of Accreditation | - |
Past Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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Revisions to the Regulations Establishing Standards for Accrediting Public Schools in Virginia | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/25/2024. |