EDUCATION

EDUCATION

Advanced External Diploma Grants Program; created. Adding § 22.1-199.4. (Patron-Amundson, HB 471; Puller, SB 436)

African-American Students in Special Education Programs, Joint Subcommittee Studying Overrepresentation of; Board of Education to review, consider, and address certain recommendations thereof. (Patron-McEachin, HJR 640)

Alcohol abuse, underage drinking, and drunk driving; public school instruction. Amending § 22.1-206. (Patron-Albo, HB 1882)

Algebra Readiness Initiative Program and Fund; created. Adding § 22.1-199.4. (Patron-Tata, HB 2396; Rerras, SB 981)

Asthma assessment tools; Departments of Health and of Education to develop a plan that will increase utilization thereof. (Patron-Baskerville, HJR 581)

Attention deficit disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; joint subcommittee to study effects thereof on student academic performance and on public education programs and services. (Patron-Miller, Y.B., SJR 327)

Attention deficit disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; joint subcommittee to study effects thereof on student performance and investigate improper prescription and illegal use and diversion of Ritalin and OxyContin. (Patron-Tata, HJR 660)

Ballots; party designations, except for certain school board elections. Amending §§ 24.2-613 and 24.2-640. (Patron-Black, HB 2645)

Banking-at-School Partnership Demonstration Program; created. Adding § 22.1-209.1:11. (Patron-Jones, D.C., HB 1450)

Banking-at-School Partnership Demonstration Program and Fund; created. Adding §§ 22.1-208.2:3 and 22.1-208.2:4. (Patron-Jones, D.C., HB 2365)

Battery; penalty when committed against a school employee. Amending § 18.2-57. (Patron-Parrish, HB 1997)

Battery; penalty when committed against a school employee. Amending §§ 18.2-57 and 22.1-280.1. (Patron-Welch, HB 2690)

Charter schools; review of applications. Amending § 22.1-212.9. (Patron-Harris, HB 2439; Newman, SB 1393)

Child abuse or neglect; Department of Social Services to respond to requests for search of central registry by departments of social services and local school boards regarding applicant for employment. Amending § 63.1-248.8. (Patron-Jackson, HB 2013)

Child care workers; Commission on Early Childhood and Day Care Programs to study training and retention. (Patron-Scott, HJR 259)

Child custody; testimony by school board personnel involving disclosure of information communicated by a student. Adding § 20-124.7. (Patron-Tate, HB 663)

Child custody and visitation; testimony in hearings by teachers. Amending § 20-124.2. (Patron-Forbes, SB 1417)

Child Day Care for Low-Income Families, Funding of; Report of Department of Social Services (HJR 200 and SJR 258, 2000). (SD 5)

Child day-care facilities; tax credits. Amending §§ 58.1-439.4 and 59.1-280. (Patron-Miller, Y.B., SB 236)

Children; requesting certain state and local agencies to inform parents and public of preventable health and social conditions to avoid need of costly special education programs and services therefor. (Patron-McEachin, HJR 637)

Children's Educational Opportunity Act 2000; created to provide tax credits for payment of costs associated with school enrollment. Adding §§ 58.1-339.8 through 58.1-339.13. (Patron-Martin, SB 336)

Children's Educational Opportunity Act 2001; created to provide tax credits for fees charged by schools for home schooling. Adding §§ 58.1-339.11 through 58.1-339.16. (Patron-Katzen, HB 1961)

Church or religious property; use for a school building. Amending § 57-12. (Patron-Parrish, HB 1998)

Computer Proficiency Enhancement Project; created, Department of Education to report on implementation. (Patron-Plum, HB 512; Howell, SB 84)

Conflict of Interests Act, State and Local Government; exclusion of teacher awards therefrom. Adding § 2.1-639.4:2. (Patron-Rhodes, HB 1887)

Continuing and Vocational/Technical Education; Report of Joint Subcommittee (SJR 447, 1999 and SJR 242, 2000). (SD 41)

Corporal punishment; complaints by others when suspected abuse by school personnel. Adding § 63.1-248.4:1. (Patron-Orrock, HB 1866)

Criminal history records check; applicable to school board employees. Amending §§ 19.2-83.1 and 22.1-296.2. (Patron-Parrish, HB 1996)

Criminal history records check; fingerprinting not required of applicants in adult education instructional positions. Amending § 22.1-296.2. (Patron-Weatherholtz, HB 2359; Hanger, SB 1395)

Criminal history records check; reciprocity agreements between school boards on information obtained from an applicant. Amending § 22.1-296.2. (Patron-Christian, HB 2588)

Cultural diversity competency training; Council of Higher Education to urge institutions of higher education to provide in undergraduate and graduate degree programs. (Patron-McEachin, HJR 639)

Deaf and the Blind, Advisory Commission on Virginia Schools for; members. Amending § 22.1-346.1. (Patron-Hanger, SB 1163; Maxwell, SB 1340)

Deferred compensation plan for state employees; applicable to local school boards. Amending § 51.1-606. (Patron-Diamonstein, HB 2783)

Deferred compensation plan for state employees; applicable to teachers. Amending § 51.1-606. (Patron-Callahan, HB 256; Callahan, HB 1666)

Driver training programs; applicability. Amending § 22.1-205. (Patron-O'Brien, HB 2755)

Driver's license; cancellation due to failure to comply with compulsory school attendance. Amending §§ 22.1-205, 46.2-334 and 46.2-335. (Patron-Keister, HB 2745)

Driver's license; suspension for students who have 15 or more unexcused absences. Amending § 22.1-205. (Patron-Colgan, SB 412)

Early Childhood Education Scholarship Loan Program; created. Adding § 22.1-212.2:1.01. (Patron-Ticer, SB 700)

Early childhood educational and developmental initiatives; Commission on Early Childhood and Child Day Care Programs to study. (Patron-Van Landingham, HJR 629)

Early Intervention Reading Initiative Program and Fund; created. Adding § 22.1-199.4. (Patron-Suit, HB 2111; Newman, SB 1313)

Early interventions programs and services; Department of Education, et al., to study educational placement of children eligible therefor. (Patron-McEachin, HJR 638)

Education; definition of governing body or local governing body and school board as used in Title 22.1. Amending § 22.1-1. (Patron-Blevins, HB 2786)

Education, Board of; appointment of student representative. Adding § 22.1-9.1. (Patron-Day, HB 1530)

Education, Board of; members. Amending § 22.1-9. (Patron-Bennett, HB 2793)

Education Certificate Act; created. Adding §§ 22.1-212.16 through 22.1-212.26. (Patron-Robinson, HB 2498)

Education programs; development of optional age-appropriate program for grades K-5. Adding § 22.1-200.1. (Patron-Lambert, SB 1144)

Educational Accountability, Commission on; continued. (Patron-Hanger, SJR 385)

Educational Accountability, Commission on; Report of (SJR 498, 1999). (SD 36)

Educational activities; Legislative Support Commission, et al., to study activities, including Capitol tours, that take place in and around Capitol for school groups, individual students, seniors, and other visitors. (Patron-Hamilton, HJR 543)

Educational opportunities; program guidelines, decreases class size. Amending § 22.1-199.1. (Patron-Darner, HB 380)

Educational opportunities; programs designed to provide educational technology in career and technical education. Amending §§ 22.1-199.1 and 22.1-253.13:6. (Patron-Quayle, SB 1057)

Educational opportunities; programs for at-risk students. Amending § 22.1-199.1. (Patron-Newman, SB 1303)

Educators' Higher Education Opportunity Program and Fund; created. Adding § 22.1-212.2:4. (Patron-Byron, HB 2823)

Elementary and Secondary School Funding, Review of; Interim Status Report of Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (by request). (HD 39)

Expelled students; exclusion from public school attendance. Amending § 22.1-277.2. (Patron-Amundson, HB 1706)

Family Literacy Grants Program and Fund; created. Adding § 22.1-209.1:11. (Patron-Plum, HB 2715)

Firearms; discharging on or near school property for lawful hunting or for a school program or curriculum. Amending § 18.2-280. (Patron-Dillard, HB 247)

Firearms; eliminates exemption for lawful discharging on or near school property. Amending § 18.2-280. (Patron-Howell, SB 82)

Firearms, stun weapons, etc.; penalty for possession on school property. Amending § 18.2-308.1. (Patron-Dillard, HB 246; Dillard, HB 2147)

Firebombs or explosive devices; penalty for use on school property. Amending § 18.2-85. (Patron-McEachin, HB 292)

Freedom of Information Act; exemptions include closed meetings to discuss information contained in a scholastic record. Amending § 2.1-344. (Patron-Blevins, HB 2750)

Governor's Academic Challenge Grant Program and Fund; created. Adding § 22.1-199.4. (Patron-Spruill, HB 2540; Lambert, SB 1138)

Governor's Schools; part-time admission and enrollment of nonpublic school students. Amending § 22.1-253.13:1; adding § 22.1-212.2:4. (Patron-Rerras, SB 1388)

Guidance counselors; Board of Education to study requirements for licensure of those in secondary schools. (Patron-Orrock, HJR 663)

Hampton Roads Museum Consortium; created. Adding §§ 22.1-356 and 22.1-357. (Patron-Larrabee, HB 2495)

Health insurance; benefits for teachers. Amending § 2.1-20.1:02. (Patron-Deeds, HB 1783)

Health insurance; credit for certain retired teachers. Amending § 2.1-20.1:3. (Patron-Dillard, HB 2148)

Health insurance; credit for retired school division employees who participate in Retirement System. Amending § 2.1-20.1:3. (Patron-Stump, HB 362; Stump, HB 2231; Puckett, SB 167; Byrne, SB 927)

Health insurance; credit for retired state employees and teachers. Amending §§ 2.1-20.1:2 and 2.1-20.1:3. (Patron-Miller, K.G., SB 356)

Health insurance; credit for retired state employees, teachers and local government employees. Amending §§ 2.1-20.1:2, 2.1-20.1:3, 2.1-20.1:4 and 2.1-20.1:7. (Patron-Callahan, HB 1910; Jackson, HB 2012; Putney, HB 2080)

Health insurance; credit for retired state employees, teachers, constitutional officers and local social service employees. Amending §§ 2.1-20.1:2, 2.1-20.1:3 and 2.1-20.1:7. (Patron-Putney, HB 623)

High school diplomas; school board warranty. Adding § 22.1-199.4. (Patron-Marshall, HB 347)

High schools; access to students for military recruiters. Adding § 22.1-130.1. (Patron-Forbes, SB 1207)

Home instruction; requirements. Amending § 22.1-254.1. (Patron-Katzen, HB 2541; Martin, SB 1342)

Homes; Housing Study Commission to study ways to assist teachers in purchasing in communities in which they teach. (Patron-Ticer, SJR 356)

Income tax, state; credit for purchase of teacher's instructional materials. Adding § 58.1-339.11. (Patron-Black, HB 1628)

Income tax, state; voluntary contributions to local school improvement projects. Adding § 58.1-346.16. (Patron-Byron, HB 2583)

Internet access in public schools; school boards to make sure that students do not have access to pornography and other obscene materials. Amending § 22.1-70.2. (Patron-Black, HB 1691)

Juveniles; disclosure to certain school officials the fact that they are a suspect in or have been arrested for certain crimes. Amending § 16.1-301. (Patron-Cox, HB 2841)

Law Officers' Retirement System; includes teachers or instructional personnel employed by Department of Correctional Education. Amending § 51.1-212. (Patron-Deeds, HB 146)

License plates, special; issuance of those bearing legend EDUCATION BEGINS AT HOME. Adding § 46.2-749.49. (Patron-Marshall, HB 1844)

License plates, special; issuance of those bearing legend I SUPPORT EDUCATION. Adding § 46.2-749.19:1. (Patron-Byron, HB 2584)

License plates, special; issuance to supporters of Deep Creek High School. Adding § 46.2-749.49. (Patron-Jones, S.C., HB 2648)

License plates, special; issuance to supporters of Fork Union Military Academy. Adding § 46.2-749.49. (Patron-Bloxom, HB 2191)

Lottery Proceeds Fund; created. Amending §§ 58.1-4022 and 58.1-4022.1; adding §§ 22.1-175.10 and 22.1-175.11. (Patron-Edwards, SB 1267)

Mortgage loans; special development for public school teachers. Amending §§ 36-137 and 36-139. (Patron-Baskerville, HB 1697)

Phonics instruction, systematic; Department of Education, et al., to study proficiency of teachers in teaching and suitable materials relating thereto. (Patron-Bolvin, HJR 645; Bolvin, HJR 794)

Physical therapists; continuing education. Adding § 54.1-3480.1. (Patron-Purkey, HB 1722)

Pledge of Allegiance; students required to learn and recite. Amending § 22.1-202. (Patron-Barry, SB 1331)

Preschool physical examinations; performance. Amending § 22.1-270. (Patron-Forbes, SB 1201)

Procurement Act, Public; exempts purchases made through public school foundations. Amending § 11-35. (Patron-McQuigg, HB 1855; Chichester, SB 810)

Proprietary schools; fees for licenses and certificates. Amending §§ 22.1-327 and 22.1-328. (Patron-Rust, HB 2041)

Public education; advocacy. Amending § 22.1-86. (Patron-Maxwell, SB 744)

Public School Authority; bonds and notes for grants. Adding § 22.1-167.3. (Patron-Callahan, HB 1908; Chichester, SB 1033)

Public schools; Commission on Youth to study transfer of information regarding certain adjudications of students. (Patron-Amundson, HJR 643)

Public schools; joint subcommittee to study providing universal, voluntary education for four-year-olds. (Patron-Puller, SJR 324)

Public schools; observance of one minute of silence. Amending § 22.1-203. (Patron-Darner, HB 1557)

Racial, ethnic and cultural diversity; local school boards and institutions of higher education to promote among employees. Amending § 23-9.6:1; adding §§ 22.1-16.2, 22.1-86.2, 23-9.2:7 and 23-218.1. (Patron-Marsh, SB 1132)

Remediation of elementary and secondary school students; guidelines. Amending §§ 22.1-199.2, 22.1-253.13:1 and 22.1-254.01. (Patron-Van Yahres, HB 2816)

Remediation of students; requesting Board of Education to act on certain findings and recommendations pertaining thereto. (Patron-Van Yahres, HJR 608)

Remediation of students; requirements for full funding of summer remedial programs. Adding § 22.1-199.2:1. (Patron-Van Yahres, HB 2084)

Remediation programs and services; provisions, transportation of students, etc. Amending §§ 22.1-176, 22.1-199.2 and 22.1-253.13:1. (Patron-Van Yahres, HB 2086)

Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemptions include certain school-related items sold during certain 10-day period. Adding § 58.1-611.2. (Patron-Reid, HB 296)

Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemptions include certain school-related items sold during certain 14-day period each year, collection of tax by dealer. Amending §§ 58.1-625 and 58.1-626; adding § 58.1-611.2. (Patron-Reid, HB 2511)

Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemptions include certain school-related items sold during certain one-week period in August each year. Amending §§ 58.1-625 and 58.1-626; adding § 58.1-611.2. (Patron-Norment, SB 1255)

Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemptions include construction projects for school divisions. Amending § 58.1-609.3. (Patron-Blevins, HB 2338)

Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemptions include Parent Teacher Associations. Amending § 58.1-609.4. (Patron-Reid, HB 2509)

Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemptions include textbooks for use by nonprofit schools. Amending § 58.1-609.4. (Patron-Katzen, HB 2551)

Retail Sales and Use Tax; localities authorized to impose additional levy for construction of school projects. Amending §§ 58.1-605 and 58.1-606. (Patron-Hull, HB 2861)

Retirement Option Program, Deferred; created for state employees, teachers, police officers, etc. Adding §§ 51.1-170 through 51.1-176. (Patron-Hamilton, HB 1; Keister, HB 947; Stolle, SB 152)

Retirement Option Program, Deferred; created for teachers. Adding §§ 51.1-170 through 51.1-176. (Patron-Williams, SB 72; Williams, SB 1015)

Retirement plans; optional for certain employees of institutions of higher education, public school divisions and appointees of Governor, Attorney General, and Lieutenant Governor. Amending §§ 51.1-126, 51.1-126.5, 51.1-126.6 and 51.1-161. (Patron-Moss, HB 1741)

Retirement System; allowances for retired teachers. Amending § 51.1-155. (Patron-Reynolds, SB 94; Colgan, SB 131; Reynolds, SB 1253)

Retirement System; calculation of creditable compensation for teachers. Amending § 51.1-124.3. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 200; Phillips, HB 218; Trumbo, SB 56)

Retirement System; creditable compensation for teachers who work overtime or work during summer. Amending § 51.1-124.3. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 1816)

Retirement System; prior service credit for teachers who are spouses of military personnel. Amending § 51.1-142. (Patron-Colgan, SB 942)

Retirement System; retired teachers and administrative personnel authorized to return without interrupting benefits. Amending §§ 22.1-295 and 51.1-155. (Patron-Couric, SB 146; Reynolds, SB 1248)

Retirement System; retired teachers and administrative personnel authorized to return without interrupting benefits. Amending § 51.1-155. (Patron-Dillard, HB 251; Armstrong, HB 1821)

Retirement System; retired teachers and administrative personnel authorized to return without interrupting benefits, identification of critical shortage areas. Amending §§ 22.1-23 and 51.1-155. (Patron-Dillard, HB 252; Hamilton, HB 1589; Couric, SB 954)

Retirement System; retired teachers may be hired in school system without interrupting benefits. Amending §§ 22.1-23 and 51.1-155. (Patron-Reid, HB 2510)

Scholastic records; prohibits expungement of end-of-course grades. Amending § 22.1-289. (Patron-Tata, HB 1241)

School age population; Board of Education to examine alternative sources and procedures for obtaining a triennial census thereof. (Patron-Parrish, HJR 601)

School board volunteers; authorized to administer medication by injections in emergencies. Amending §§ 54.1-3001 and 54.1-3005. (Patron-Thomas, HB 962)

School boards; changes in salary structure. Amending § 22.1-32. (Patron-Dillard, HB 637)

School boards; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to examine impact of granting fiscal autonomy thereto. (Patron-Parrish, HJR 602)

School boards; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study, as a component of its examination of elementary and secondary education funding, implications of granting fiscal autonomy to those elected. (Patron-Tata, HJR 780)

School boards; salaries in Greene County. Amending § 22.1-32. (Patron-Couric, SB 1369)

School boards; salaries in Greene, Lancaster, Louisa and Russell Counties, and Portsmouth and Salem Cities. Amending § 22.1-32. (Patron-Houck, SB 814)

School boards; salaries in Lancaster, Louisa and Russell Counties, and Portsmouth and Salem Cities. Amending § 22.1-32. (Patron-Rhodes, HB 1885)

School boards; salaries in Russell County. Amending § 22.1-32. (Patron-Puckett, SB 1148)

School boards; salaries in Suffolk City. (Patron-Spruill, HB 2687)

School bus drivers; qualification, use of references. Amending § 22.1-178. (Patron-Black, HB 1724)

School buses; Departments of Education and of State Police to recommend ways to better enforce prohibition against passing a stopped school bus. (Patron-McDonnell, HJR 791)

School buses; penalty for passing while stopped. Amending §§ 46.2-844 and 46.2-859. (Patron-Mims, SB 905)

School buses; penalty for passing while stopped, rebuttable presumption of owner. Amending § 46.2-844. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 1393)

School buses; safety belts required. Amending § 46.2-1091. (Patron-Spruill, HB 894; Spruill, HB 2689)

School buses; speed limits. Amending § 46.2-871. (Patron-Jackson, HB 2754)

School calendar; local school boards to set. Amending § 22.1-79.1. (Patron-Parrish, HB 1564)

School calendar; opening, waiver for good cause. Amending § 22.1-79.1. (Patron-Hawkins, SB 640)

School calendar; use of a year-round calendar. Amending § 22.1-79.1. (Patron-O'Brien, HB 2561)

School Counseling Week; designating as February 5-9, 2001. (Patron-Dillard, HJR 761)

School crossings; allows uniformed guards to control traffic. Amending § 46.2-834. (Patron-Darner, HB 2103; Whipple, SB 1222)

School design plans, model; Department of Education to study providing for elementary, middle, and high schools. (Patron-Newman, SJR 400)

School divisions; budget for contingencies and capital improvements. Amending §§ 15.2-2505, 22.1-91, 22.1-92 and 22.1-100. (Patron-Potts, SB 1354)

School Dropout Prevention, Joint Standing Subcommittee on; continued. (Patron-Hall, HJR 670)

School principals; Department of Education, et al., to study technology training and leadership thereof. (Patron-Scott, HJR 764)

School property; school board action against students. Amending § 22.1-276. (Patron-Amundson, HB 1707)

School Resource Officer Grants Fund; disbursement. Amending § 9-171.1. (Patron-Hamilton, HB 1652)

School safety audits; requirements. Amending §§ 9-173.21 and 22.1-278.1. (Patron-Hamilton, HB 1587; Newman, SB 1334)

School safety officers and security specialists; employment, training and certification. Amending §§ 9-169, 9-170 and 22.1-79. (Patron-Marsh, SB 1137)

School security officers and school safety specialists; Crime Commission to study role, responsibilities, training, and authority thereof. (Patron-Hamilton, HJR 542)

School sponsorships; requesting School Boards Association and High School League to cooperate in addressing issues relating thereto. (Patron-Tata, HJR 661)

School students; financial assistance for those enrolled in Advanced Placement courses or International Baccalaureate programs. Adding §§ 22.1-85.1 and 22.1-254.3. (Patron-Christian, HB 2590)

School students; part-time admission of those in nonpublic schools in Governor's Schools. Amending § 22.1-253.13:1; adding § 22.1-212.2:4. (Patron-O'Brien, HB 2465)

School vouchers and tuition tax credits and deductions; joint subcommittee to study efficacy and appropriateness thereof. (Patron-Marshall, HJR 561)

Schools; policies regarding commercial, promotional and corporate partnerships. Adding § 22.1-89.4. (Patron-Tata, HB 2395)

Schools; posting of statement "In God we trust." (Patron-Marshall, HB 1613)

Special education; information regarding procedures and rights relating to placement and withdrawal. Adding § 22.1-215.1. (Patron-McEachin, HB 1226)

Special education; regulations. Amending § 22.1-214. (Patron-Rollison, HB 1001)

Special education; termination of right to services upon graduation. Adding § 22.1-215.1. (Patron-Christian, HB 2591)

Special education programs; memorializing Congress to fully fund federal share of local school divisions' costs and to refrain from imposing additional mandates until funding is accomplished. (Patron-Diamonstein, HJR 750)

Special education programs; memorializing Congress to increase federal funding for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and to defer implementation of unfunded requirements. (Patron-Diamonstein, HJR 544; Williams, SJR 353; Maxwell, SJR 368)

Standards of accreditation in public schools; regulations. Amending §§ 22.1-19, 22.1-209.1:6, 22.1-212.7 and 22.1-253.13:3; adding §§ 22.1-253.14:1 through 22.1-253.14:30. (Patron-Dillard, HB 1509)

Standards of Learning; availability on Internet. Adding § 22.1-212.2:4. (Patron-Marshall, HB 1841)

Standards of Learning; conduct of public notice and solicitation of public comment regarding resource guides. Adding § 22.1-17.4. (Patron-Dillard, HB 2777)

Standards of Learning; substitution of certification examinations for career and technical education courses. Amending §§ 22.1-227.1 and 22.1-253.13:3. (Patron-Quayle, SB 1056)

Standards of Learning Assessment Advisory Commission; created. Adding §§ 30-94 through 30-97. (Patron-Landes, HB 2847)

Standards of Learning assessments; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to examine administration and application thereof in public schools. (Patron-Cranwell, HJR 570)

Standards of Quality in public schools; assessments of pupil performance. Amending § 22.1-253.13:3. (Patron-Darner, HB 631)

Standards of Quality in public schools; authorized to offer a comparative religious class. Amending § 22.1-253.13:3. (Patron-Potts, SB 1391)

Standards of Quality in public schools; calculation of salaries of instructional personnel. Amending § 22.1-253.13:1. (Patron-McClure, HB 1977; Dillard, HB 2151)

Standards of Quality in public schools; diploma requirements. Amending § 22.1-253.13:3. (Patron-Dillard, HB 2394; Orrock, HB 2674; Reid, HB 2831)

Standards of Quality in public schools; educational technology. Amending §§ 22.1-253.13:1, 22.1-253.13:3, 22.1-253.13:5 and 22.1-253.13:6. (Patron-Howell, SB 83)

Standards of Quality in public schools; funding. Adding § 22.1-253.13:9. (Patron-Moss, HB 2741)

Standards of Quality in public schools; increase in compensation of licensed in-service teachers in lieu of employment of additional teachers. Amending § 22.1-253.13:1. (Patron-Van Yahres, HB 2085)

Standards of Quality in public schools; Literacy Passports, diplomas and certificates. Amending § 22.1-253.13:4. (Patron-Tata, HB 2401; Tata, HB 2402)

Standards of Quality in public schools; may not be administered for any subject area under review by Board of Education. Amending § 22.1-253.13:1. (Patron-Lambert, SB 1424)

Standards of Quality in public schools; minimum staffing requirements. Amending §§ 22.1-253.13:3 and 22.1-258. (Patron-Colgan, SB 944)

Standards of Quality in public schools; procedures by which Standards of Learning assessments may be scored or graded. Amending § 22.1-253.13:1. (Patron-Day, HB 767)

Standards of Quality in public schools; remediation program requirements. Amending § 22.1-253.13:1. (Patron-Darner, HB 1043)

Standards of Quality in public schools; requirement for money management skills for individuals and families. Amending § 22.1-253.13:1. (Patron-Maxwell, SB 749)

Standards of Quality in public schools; requirements for graduation from high school. Amending § 22.1-253.13:3. (Patron-Darner, HB 2122)

Standards of Quality in public schools; requires guidance counselors in elementary schools. Amending § 22.1-253.13:3. (Patron-Dillard, HB 2393; Edwards, SB 1266)

Standards of Quality in public schools; results of Standards of Learning assessments shall not constitute basis for promotion, awarding of diplomas, or school accreditation. Amending § 22.1-253.13:3. (Patron-Christian, HB 1402)

Standards of Quality in public schools; review of assessments. Amending § 22.1-253.13:3. (Patron-Bennett, HB 2794; Reynolds, SB 1372)

Standards of Quality in public schools; schedule for administration of Standards of Learning assessments. Amending § 22.1-253.13:1. (Patron-Day, HB 770; Jackson, HB 956)

Standards of Quality in public schools; school accreditation, use of sliding scale in consideration of results of Standards of Learning assessments. Amending § 22.1-253.13:3. (Patron-Dillard, HB 2391)

Standards of Quality in public schools; school accreditation, use of Standards of Learning scores for certain transferred or limited English proficiency students. Amending § 22.1-253.13:3. (Patron-Dillard, HB 2392)

Standards of Quality in public schools; use of multiple criteria for accreditation. Amending § 22.1-253.13:3. (Patron-Jackson, HB 2163)

Standards of Quality in public schools; use of multiple criteria for graduation, promotion and accreditation. Amending §§ 22.1-253.13:3 and 22.1-253.13:4. (Patron-Phillips, HB 409; Darner, HB 632; Day, HB 2727; Edwards, SB 1265)

Standards of Quality in public schools; use of multiple criteria for graduation requirements. Amending § 22.1-253.13:3. (Patron-Rhodes, HB 1483)

Student conduct policies; guidelines for addressing teachers and administrators. Amending § 22.1-278. (Patron-Black, HB 2644)

Student discipline; reorganizes statutes. Amending §§ 8.01-47, 9-6.14:4.1, 16.1-293, 22.1-254, 22.1-266, 22.1-276.2, 22.1-277, 22.1-277.2 and 22.1-279.3; adding §§ 22.1-4.3, 22.1-79.3, 22.1-203.2, 22.1-276.01, 22.1-277.04 through 22.1-277.08, 22.1-277.2:1, 22.1-279.3:1, 22.1-279.6 through 22.1-279.9 and 22.1-280.4; repealing §§ 22.1-276, 22.1-277.01 through 22.1-277.03, 22.1-277.1, 22.1-278 through 22.1-278.3, 22.1-279.5, 22.1-280.1 and 22.1-280.3. (Patron-Reid, HB 2512; Rerras, SB 1359)

Student Discipline Statutes; Report of Commission on Youth (HJR 186, 2000 - as introduced and per request of Speaker). (HD 32)

Students; Board of Education to encourage a balanced curriculum therefor. (Patron-Bloxom, HJR 802)

Students with limited English proficiency; programs for instruction. Amending § 22.1-212.1. (Patron-Barry, SB 1240)

Suspensions and expulsions of students; disciplinary procedures. Amending §§ 22.1-277, 22.1-277.01, 22.1-277.02, 22.1-277.1 and 22.1-277.2. (Patron-Reid, HB 1179)

Tax sheltered annuities; transfer of funds designated by teachers. Amending § 22.1-116. (Patron-Grayson, HB 2822)

Teacher education programs; Joint Task Force on K-12 Teaching Profession established by State Council of Higher Education for Virginia and Board of Education to examine staffing levels in colleges and universities. (Patron-Ticer, SJR 357)

Teachers; Board of Education and Council of Higher Education to implement provisions of Code requiring establishment of pilot projects to recruit students for teaching profession and to address shortage thereof. (Patron-Christian, HJR 688)

Teachers; Board of Education to review examination scores for licensure. (Patron-Darner, HB 2123)

Teachers; contracts and licensure. Amending § 22.1-304. (Patron-Hanger, SB 1397)

Teachers; Department of Education shall maintain teacher employment data from various school divisions. Adding § 22.1-297.1. (Patron-Hanger, SB 1396)

Teachers; establishment of a prescription drug purchasing program for those who are retired. Adding § 2.1-20.1:07. (Patron-Reynolds, SB 1252)

Teachers; issuance of restricted license to teach in subject area of endorsement. Amending §§ 22.1-298 and 22.1-299. (Patron-O'Brien, HB 2558)

Teachers; joint subcommittee to study retention initiatives. (Patron-Amundson, HJR 642)

Teachers; licensure by reciprocity. Amending §§ 22.1-298, 22.1-299 and 22.1-305.2. (Patron-Barry, SB 1239)

Teachers; local license eligibility. Amending § 22.1-299.3. (Patron-Potts, SB 1341)

Teachers; notification of reduction in force by Arlington and Fairfax Counties, and Alexandria City school boards. Amending § 22.1-304. (Patron-Watts, HB 1983)

Teachers; notification of reduction in force by Arlington County school board. Amending § 22.1-304. (Patron-Brink, HB 2172)

Teachers; notification of reduction in force by Falls Church City school board. Amending § 22.1-304. (Patron-Hull, HB 1788)

Teachers; required to complete cultural diversity competency training. Amending § 22.1-298. (Patron-McEachin, HB 2353)

Teachers; required to complete instructional strategies for intervention for or remediation of students who fail or are at risk of failing Standards of Learning assessments. Amending § 22.1-303. (Patron-Reid, HB 2514; Newman, SB 1304)

Teachers; school boards to address shortages due to employment of those in temporary positions. Amending § 22.1-302. (Patron-Hamilton, HB 1654)

Teachers and administrators; in-state tuition for those accepting employment by a local school board. Amending § 23-7.4:2. (Patron-Byrne, SB 866)

Teachers and School Administrators of Tomorrow Recruitment and Retention Program; created. Adding §§ 22.1-289.2 through 22.1-289.5. (Patron-Jones, J.C., HB 2857)

Teachers or school employees; placing on probation for a first time drug offense. Amending §§ 18.2-251 and 22.1-315. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 1862)

Teachers or school employees; suspension for certain drug offenses. Amending §§ 18.2-251 and 22.1-315. (Patron-Stolle, SB 1032)

Teaching Scholarship Loan Program; provisions. Amending § 23-38.10:1; adding § 22.1-290.01; repealing § 22.1-212.2:1. (Patron-Christian, HB 2589)

Teaching Scholarship Loan Program; state and local awards. Amending § 22.1-212.2:1. (Patron-Colgan, SB 1105)

Threats; penalty for communicating in writing or by electronic transmission, including on school property. Amending § 18.2-60. (Patron-Sherwood, HB 197; Couric, SB 847)

Threats; penalty for communication to use a firearm to kill or harm another on school property. Adding § 18.2-280.1. (Patron-Watts, HB 2259)

Threats; penalty for communication to use a firearm to kill or harm another on school property. Amending § 18.2-60. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 516; Reynolds, SB 311)

Threats; penalty for electronic transmission or posting in public place, penalty for bomb threats against school personnel or on school property. Amending §§ 18.2-60, 18.2-83 and 22.1-280.1. (Patron-Barlow, HB 1067)

Threats; penalty for those written or oral which communicate an act of violence towards another person or student on school property. Amending § 18.2-60. (Patron-Phillips, HB 173)

Tornado drills; required practice in public schools. Amending §§ 22.1-278.1, 23-9.6:1 and 44-146.18; adding § 22.1-137.1. (Patron-Houck, SB 1022)

Tuition assistance; applicable to students in nonsectarian private schools. Adding §§ 22.1-335.1 through 22.1-335.9. (Patron-Drake, HB 1351)

Veterans; recognizing role of America's military in defending freedom during Cold War and urging Board of Education to ensure that school children learn about that role. (Patron-Cox, HJR 808)

Vocational technical education; to be known as career and technical education. Amending §§ 2.1-548.29, 9-329.2, 15.2-2800, 16.1-287, 22.1-129, 22.1-199.1, 22.1-209.1:8, 22.1-209.1:9, 22.1-213, 22.1-214.2, 22.1-214.3, 22.1-227 through 22.1-237, 22.1-253.13:1, 22.1-253.13:4, 22.1-275, 22.1-341, 22.1-342, 22.1-343, 22.1-354.2, 23-7.4:2, 23-31, 23-38.19:3, 23-38.19:4, 23-214, 23-215, 23-230, 34-26, 37.1-10.01, 51.5-18, 53.1-32.1, 53.1-41, 53.1-63, 53.1-64, 53.1-67.1, 53.1-197, 54.1-3510, 63.1-105, 63.1-110, 63.1-133.43, 63.1-133.49, 63.1-133.56 and 63.1-133.58. (Patron-Quayle, SB 1055)

Volunteer Activities Coordinator Incentive Grants Program and Fund; created. Adding § 22.1-209.1:7.01. (Patron-Pollard, HB 2385)

World War II Veterans Appreciation Week; designating as first full week in September, issuance of honorary high school diplomas. Adding §§ 2.1-27.2:01 and 22.1-17.4. (Patron-Forbes, SB 1210)


2001 Cumulative Index of Bills, Joint Resolutions, Resolutions and Documents - For additional information, please contact Legislative Information, State Capitol, Richmond, Virginia 23219. Telephone (804) 698-1500. Last Modified on June 11, 2001 at 11:28AM Eastern Daylight Time

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