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VA Code § 22.1-217 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 22.1 - Education|Chapter 13 - Programs, Courses of Instruction and Textbooks|§ 22.1-217. Visually impaired children

A. Special education for visually impaired children provided by a school division shall be established, maintained and operated jointly by the school board and the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired subject to the regulations of the Board of Education. Braille instruction shall be included in the student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP), whenever appropriate. When developing the IEP for students with visual impairment, the presumption shall be that proficiency in literacy is essential for such student to achieve satisfactory educational progress. However, use of Braille shall not be required if other special education services are more appropriate to the student's educational needs, and the provision of other appropriate services shall not preclude Braille instruction.B. The Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired shall prepare and deliver a program of special education services in addition to the special education provided in the public school system designed to meet the educational needs of visually impaired children between the ages of birth and twenty-one and may prepare and deliver such programs for such individuals of other ages. In the development of such a program, the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired shall cooperate with the Board of Education and the school boards of the several school divisions. The Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired shall assist the Board of Education and the school boards of the several school divisions with in-service training in Braille for currently employed teachers of students who are blind and visually impaired.C. As used in this section:"Braille" means the system of reading and writing through touch and is commonly known as standard English Braille Grade 2."Program" means a modified program which provides special materials or services and may include the employment of itinerant teachers or resource room teachers for the visually impaired."Visually impaired" shall be defined by the Board of Education and the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired.Code 1950, § 22-10.7; 1974, c. 480; 1978, c. 386; 1980, c. 559; 1990, c. 803; 1992, c. 755; 1995, c. 750; 1998, c. 852.
VA Code § 22.1-217.01 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 22.1 - Education|Chapter 13 - Programs, Courses of Instruction and Textbooks|§ 22.1-217.01. Information on educational and other services for students identified as deaf or hard of hearing or visually impaired

The Department of Education shall annually prepare and distribute to local school boards packets of information describing the educational and other services available through the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind, the Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing, and the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired to students who are identified as deaf or hard of hearing or visually impaired. Local school boards shall annually post this information on the school division's website and inform the parents of those students who are identified as deaf or hard of hearing or visually impaired of its availability. School boards shall ensure that packets of such information are available in an accessible format for review by parents who do not have Internet access.1998, c. 351; 2000, c. 285; 2011, c. 216; 2015, c. 55; 2019, c. 288.
VA Code § 22.1-217.02 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 22.1 - Education|Chapter 13 - Programs, Courses of Instruction and Textbooks|§ 22.1-217.02. Individualized education programs; children identified as deaf or hard-of-hearing

A. In developing an individualized education program (IEP) for a child identified as deaf or hard-of-hearing, in addition to any other requirements established by the Board of Education, each local school division may ensure that IEP teams consider the child's specific communication needs and address those needs as appropriate in the child's IEP. In considering the child's needs, the IEP team may expressly consider the following:1. The child's individual communication mode or language;2. The availability to the child of a sufficient number of age, cognitive, academic, and language peers of similar abilities if the parents so desire;3. The availability to the child of deaf or hard-of-hearing adult models of the child's communication mode or language;4. The provision of direct and ongoing language access to teachers of the deaf and hard-of-hearing, interpreters, psychologists, educational audiologists, speech-language pathologists, administrators, and other special education personnel who are knowledgeable due to specific training and who are proficient in the child's primary communication mode or language;5. The provision of communication-accessible academic instruction, school services, and direct access to all components of the educational process, including recess, lunch, extracurricular social and athletic activities, and the equal opportunity to participate in advanced coursework, technical vocational coursework, and academic classes as identified by the IEP team;6. Equipping children identified as deaf or hard-of-hearing with appropriate assistive technology across a full spectrum; and7. That the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind may be the least restrictive environment for the child.B. No child identified as deaf or hard-of-hearing may be denied the opportunity for instruction in a particular communication mode or language solely because another communication mode or language was originally chosen for the child.C. A child may receive instruction in more than one communication mode or language.D. For the purposes of this section, "communication mode or language mode" means one or more of the following systems or methods of communication applicable to children identified as deaf or hard-of-hearing: (i) American Sign Language; (ii) English-based manual or sign systems; (iii) oral, aural, speech-based training; (iv) spoken and written English, including speech reading, lip reading, or cued speech; and (v) communication with assistive technology devices to facilitate language and learning.2013, cc. 704, 786.
VA Code § 22.1-217.03 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 22.1 - Education|Chapter 13 - Programs, Courses of Instruction and Textbooks|§ 22.1-217.03. Individualized education program teams to consider need for certain age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate instruction

A. The Department of Education shall establish guidelines for individualized education program (IEP) teams to utilize when developing IEPs for children with disabilities to ensure that IEP teams consider the need for age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate instruction related to sexual health, self-restraint, self-protection, respect for personal privacy, and personal boundaries of others.B. In developing IEPs for children with disabilities, in addition to any other requirements established by the Board, each local school board shall ensure that IEP teams consider the guidelines established by the Department of Education pursuant to subsection A.2020, cc. 51, 170.
VA Code § 22.1-217.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 22.1 - Education|Chapter 13 - Programs, Courses of Instruction and Textbooks|§ 22.1-217.1. Programs for the research and development of innovative methods of teaching children with mental illness, intellectual disability, or serious emotional disturbance

For the purpose of improving the quality of the education and training provided to the school-age children in state hospitals and training centers operated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, there is hereby established a program of grants from such funds as are appropriated by the General Assembly to promote the research and development of innovative methods of teaching children with mental illness, intellectual disability, or serious emotional disturbance in residential settings. This program shall be available to the education directors and instructional staffs of the state hospitals and training centers operated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. The Board of Education shall award these grants on the basis of the recommendations of an advisory committee composed of the Director of the Virginia Treatment Center for Children, two representatives of the Department of Education and two representatives of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. The advisory committee shall establish objectives for these grants, develop requests for proposals and set criteria for evaluating the applications for funds.1985, c. 332; 2009, cc. 813, 840; 2012, cc. 476, 507.
VA Code § 22.1-217.2 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 22.1 - Education|Chapter 13 - Programs, Courses of Instruction and Textbooks|§ 22.1-217.2. Special education transition materials

The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall make available special education transition materials for students and parents to be used during a student's annual Individualized Education Program meeting as required by the State Board of Education Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children with Disabilities in Virginia (8VAC20-81-118 and 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq.) and direct local school divisions to use the material to the fullest extent possible. Such materials shall be prepared and updated as necessary by the Department of Education and shall include information describing services that can be provided in the least restrictive environment possible and the purpose and use of temporary guardianship, limited guardianship, and guardianship, as those terms are defined in § 64.2-2000.2020, c. 855.
VA Code § 22.1-218 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 22.1 - Education|Chapter 13 - Programs, Courses of Instruction and Textbooks|§ 22.1-218. Reimbursement for placement in private schools; reimbursement of school boards from state funds

A. If a child's individualized education program calls for placement in a private nonreligious school, agency, or institution, payment for reasonable tuition cost and other reasonable charges shall be made from the state pool of funds pursuant to § 2.2-5211.B. Where a school board enters into an agreement with the Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center or a special education regional program established pursuant to regulations of the Board of Education, the Board of Education is authorized to reimburse the school board from such funds as are appropriated for this purpose.C. The Board of Education is further authorized to reimburse each school board operating a preschool special education program for children with disabilities aged two through four, through the Standards of Quality Special Education account.Code 1950, § 22-10.8; 1974, c. 480; 1978, c. 386; 1980, c. 559; 1988, c. 96; 1989, c. 106; 1990, c. 277; 1993, cc. 110, 191; 1996, c. 133; 2005, c. 928; 2015, c. 542.
VA Code § 22.1-218.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 22.1 - Education|Chapter 13 - Programs, Courses of Instruction and Textbooks|§ 22.1-218.1. Duty to process placements through the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children

In order to protect the interests of the Commonwealth and local governments and provide for the safety and welfare of children with disabilities, all placements of children with disabilities facilitated by a school division in an out-of-state special education facility shall be processed through the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children as provided in Chapters 10 (§ 63.2-1000 et seq.) and 11 (§ 63.2-1100 et seq.) of Title 63.2.1983, c. 376; 1994, c. 854.
VA Code § 22.1-219 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 22.1 - Education|Chapter 13 - Programs, Courses of Instruction and Textbooks|§ 22.1-219. Use of federal, state or local funds not restricted

Nothing in this article shall be construed to restrict or prohibit the use of any federal, state or local funds made available under any federal, state or local appropriation or grant.Code 1950, § 22-10.9; 1974, c. 480; 1980, c. 559.
VA Code § 22.1-220 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 22.1 - Education|Chapter 13 - Programs, Courses of Instruction and Textbooks|§ 22.1-220. Power of counties, cities, and towns to appropriate and expend funds for education of children with disabilities

The governing body of any county, city or town is hereby authorized and empowered to appropriate and expend funds of the county, city or town in furtherance of the education of children with disabilities residing in such county, city or town who attend Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center or public or private nonsectarian schools, or public or private nonsectarian child-day programs for children below the compulsory school attendance age, whether within or without the county, city or town and whether within or without the Commonwealth.Code 1950, § 22-10.10; 1974, c. 480; 1980, c. 559; 1989, c. 106; 1994, cc. 376, 854; 2015, c. 542.
VA Code § 22.1-221 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 22.1 - Education|Chapter 13 - Programs, Courses of Instruction and Textbooks|§ 22.1-221. Transportation of children with disabilities attending public or private special education programs

A. Each disabled child enrolled in and attending a special education program provided by the school division pursuant to any of the provisions of § 22.1-216 or § 22.1-218 shall be entitled to transportation to and from such school or class at no cost if such transportation is necessary to enable such child to obtain the benefit of educational programs and opportunities.B. A school board may, in lieu of providing transportation on an approved school bus, allot funds to pay the reasonable cost of special arrangement transportation. The Board of Education shall reimburse the school board sixty percent of such cost if funds therefor are available.C. Costs for operating approved school buses which are equipped or used primarily for transporting children with disabilities shall be reimbursed according to the regulations promulgated by the Board of Education from such state funds as are appropriated for this purpose.Code 1950, § 22-10.11; 1974, c. 480; 1975, cc. 464, 513; 1978, c. 386; 1980, c. 559; 1983, c. 521; 1994, c. 854; 1996, cc. 123, 247.
VA Code § 22.1-223 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 22.1 - Education|Chapter 13 - Programs, Courses of Instruction and Textbooks|§ 22.1-223. Definitions

As used in this article:"Adult basic education" means education for individuals over the age of compulsory school attendance specified in § 22.1-254 that enables them to express themselves orally and in writing, read, access information and resources, make decisions, act independently and interact with others, and continue lifelong learning to cope with and compete successfully in a global economy."Adult education program" means an instructional program below the college credit level provided by public schools for individuals who are not enrolled in the regular public school program, including adult basic education, credit programs, cultural adult education, external diploma programs, general adult education, and high school equivalency programs."Credit program" means a program of academic courses that are available to individuals over the age of compulsory school attendance specified in § 22.1-254 to enable them to complete the regular requirements for a high school diploma."Cultural adult education" means English for speakers of other languages (ESOL), the preparation of foreign-born adults for participation in American life or for becoming American citizens, and other educational services for foreign-born individuals over the age of compulsory school attendance specified in § 22.1-254."External diploma program" means a program in which individuals over the age of compulsory school attendance specified in § 22.1-254 who did not complete high school may earn a high school diploma by demonstrating with 100 percent mastery the 65 competencies established and validated by the American Council on Education."General adult education" means academic, cultural, and avocational instruction for individuals over the age of compulsory school attendance specified in § 22.1-254 that may be obtained through programs other than credit programs, high school equivalency programs, or external diploma programs."High school equivalency program" means a program of preparation and instruction to take a high school equivalency examination approved by the Board of Education for individuals over the age of compulsory school attendance specified in § 22.1-254 who did not complete high school, individuals who have been granted permission by the superintendent of the school division in which they are or were last enrolled to take a high school equivalency examination approved by the Board of Education, individuals who are at least 16 years of age, and individuals who have been ordered by a court to participate in the program.Code 1950, § 22-360; 1978, c. 522; 1980, c. 559; 1999, c. 564; 2006, c. 335; 2014, c. 84; 2018, c. 717.
VA Code § 22.1-224 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 22.1 - Education|Chapter 13 - Programs, Courses of Instruction and Textbooks|§ 22.1-224. Duties of State Board

The Board of Education shall:1. Require the development of adult education programs in every school division;2. Encourage coordination in the development and provision of adult education programs between school boards and other state, federal, and local public and private agencies;3. Promulgate appropriate standards and guidelines for adult education programs;4. Accept and administer grants, gifts, services, and funds from available sources for use in adult education programs; and5. Assist school divisions with all diligence in meeting the educational needs of individuals participating in adult education programs to master the requirements for and earn a high school diploma or to pass a high school equivalency examination approved by the Board of Education.Code 1950, § 22-361; 1978, c. 522; 1980, c. 559; 1999, c. 564; 2014, c. 84; 2018, c. 717.
VA Code § 22.1-225 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 22.1 - Education|Chapter 13 - Programs, Courses of Instruction and Textbooks|§ 22.1-225. Authority of school boards

A. Local school boards shall provide adult education programs, in compliance with subdivision D 8 of § 22.1-253.13:1, for residents of the school division and, in their discretion, may charge appropriate fees to persons admitted to such programs.B. With such funds as may be appropriated for the purposes of this article, school boards shall seek to ensure that every individual participating in such program has an opportunity to earn a high school diploma or pass a high school equivalency examination approved by the Board of Education.Code 1950, § 22-362; 1978, c. 522; 1980, c. 559; 1999, c. 564; 2004, cc. 939, 955; 2009, c. 802; 2014, c. 84; 2018, c. 717.
VA Code § 22.1-226.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 22.1 - Education|Chapter 13 - Programs, Courses of Instruction and Textbooks|§ 22.1-226.1. Expired

Expired.
VA Code § 22.1-227 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 22.1 - Education|Chapter 13 - Programs, Courses of Instruction and Textbooks|§ 22.1-227. Board designated to carry out provisions of federal act

The Board of Education is designated as the State Board of Career and Technical Education to carry out the provisions of the federal Vocational Education Act of 1963, as amended, and as such shall promote and administer the provision of agriculture, business, marketing, home economics, health, technology education, trade and industrial education in the public middle and high schools, regional schools established pursuant to § 22.1-26, institutions of higher education, and other eligible institutions for youth and adults.For the purposes of this section, "promote" shall not be construed to mandate the implementation of any additional career and technical education programs that are not currently offered.Code 1950, § 22-319; 1980, c. 559; 1992, cc. 673, 897; 2001, c. 483.
VA Code § 22.1-227.01 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 22.1 - Education|Chapter 13 - Programs, Courses of Instruction and Textbooks|§ 22.1-227.01. Career and technical education defined

As used in this article, "career and technical education" means an organized education program offering a sequence of courses that (i) may incorporate field, laboratory, and classroom instruction; (ii) emphasize career and technical occupational experiences; (iii) are designed to prepare individuals for further education and gainful employment; and (iv) are aligned with state or national program certification and accreditation standards, if such standards exist for the sequence of courses. However, clause (iv) shall not apply to any program offered by industry in cooperation with a local school board.1996, c. 400; 2001, c. 483; 2015, c. 588.
VA Code § 22.1-228 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 22.1 - Education|Chapter 13 - Programs, Courses of Instruction and Textbooks|§ 22.1-228. Definitions

As used in this article:1. "Career and technical education project" or "project" means a project that supplements the regular career and technical education program in a school division and that is designed to provide effective practical training to students in the secondary schools of the school division and in which participation is optional and voluntary.2. "Corporation" means a nonstock, nonprofit corporation or foundation established for the express purpose of promoting career and technical education in a school division within the meaning of § 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code.Code 1950, § 22-330.37; 1974, c. 336; 1975, c. 139; 1980, c. 559; 2001, c. 483.
VA Code § 22.1-229 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 22.1 - Education|Chapter 13 - Programs, Courses of Instruction and Textbooks|§ 22.1-229. Projects may be established directly or by contract with corporation

Any school board may establish career and technical education projects. A school board may establish any such project either directly with its own facilities and personnel or under contract with a corporation. A project may be conducted on school board property or other public or private property. A school board may acquire sites for projects.Code 1950, §§ 22-330.36, 22-330.37, 22-330.38; 1974, c. 336; 1975, c. 139; 1980, c. 559; 2001, c. 483.
VA Code § 22.1-230 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 22.1 - Education|Chapter 13 - Programs, Courses of Instruction and Textbooks|§ 22.1-230. Approval of corporation's articles and bylaws

No school board shall contract with a corporation for establishment of a career and technical education project unless its articles of incorporation and bylaws have been approved by the Board of Education.Code 1950, § 22-330.39; 1974, c. 336; 1980, c. 559; 2001, c. 483.
VA Code § 22.1-231 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 22.1 - Education|Chapter 13 - Programs, Courses of Instruction and Textbooks|§ 22.1-231. Review of projects by Board of Education

No school board shall establish or contract to establish a career and technical education project until such project has been reviewed and approved by the Board of Education. The Board's review shall be for the purpose of ensuring that (i) where a school board undertakes a project by contract with a corporation, such contract meets the requirements of this article, (ii) in undertaking a project, the school board complies with all other requirements of law and (iii) public funds will be protected. If the Board fails to act on a project submitted for approval within sixty days, the project shall be deemed to be approved.Code 1950, § 22-330.40; 1974, c. 336; 1980, c. 559; 2001, c. 483.