2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 1 of Title 22.1 a section numbered 22.1-4.4 , relating to school board policies; communication and language accessibility for limited English proficient parents; requirements.
[S 685]
Approved
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Chapter 1 of Title 22.1 a section numbered 22.1-4.4 as follows:
§ 22.1-4.4 . School board policies; communication and language accessibility for limited English proficient parents.
A. As used in this section:
"Language assistance services" means oral interpretation and written translation services that are provided in an accurate, timely, and effective manner to an LEP parent, at no cost to the LEP parent.