2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER
An Act to amend and reenact § 22.1-253.13:3 , as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to Board of Education; Standards of Learning assessments; through-year growth assessment system eliminated.
[H 199]
Approved
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That § 22.1-253.13:3 , as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 22.1-253.13:3 . (Effective July 1, 2026) Standard 3. Accreditation, other standards, assessments, and releases from state regulations.
A. The Board shall promulgate regulations establishing standards for accreditation pursuant to the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.), which shall include (i) student outcome and growth measures, (ii) requirements and guidelines for instructional programs and for the integration of educational technology into such instructional programs, (iii) administrative and instructional staffing levels and positions, including staff positions for supporting educational technology, (iv) student services, (v) auxiliary education programs such as library and media services, (vi) requirements for graduation from high school, (vii) community relations, and (viii) the philosophy, goals, and objectives of public education in the Commonwealth.
The Board shall promulgate regulations establishing standards for accreditation of public virtual schools under the authority of the local school board that enroll students full time.