Establishes the Algebra Readiness Initiative Program and Fund to provide remediation and intervention for students to strengthen fundamental math knowledge. Any one making threats, oral or written, of death or bodily injury to persons on school property is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Establishes the Virginia Center for School Safety to train Virginia public school personnel in school safety and the effective identification of students who may be at risk for violent behavior and in need of special services or assistance. Beginning school year 2001-2002, every school utilize appropriate technology to ensure that students are not permitted access to the Internet to pornography, obscenity and materials harmful to juveniles. Students expelled or suspended by one public school division or private school may be excluded from school attendance in another school division at that division s discretion.
Students are liable for damage or loss of school property.
Defines corporal punishment by school personnel and outlines procedures for dealing with it. The public schools shall provide instruction concerning drugs and drug abuse, alcohol and alcohol abuse, the illegality of underage drinking and the dangers of drunk driving. Any person committing assault or battery of a school employee is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Uniformed School Crossing guards may control traffic at ANY marked school crossing. Would require seat belts on school buses.