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VA Code § 22.1-274.01:1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 22.1 - Education|Chapter 14 - Pupils|§ 22.1-274.01:1. Students who are diagnosed with diabetes; self-care; insertion and reinsertion of insulin pump

A. Each local school board shall permit each enrolled student who is diagnosed with diabetes, with parental consent and written approval from the prescriber, as that term is defined in § 54.1-3401, to (i) carry with him and use supplies, including a reasonable and appropriate short-term supply of carbohydrates, an insulin pump, and equipment for immediate treatment of high and low blood glucose levels, and (ii) self-check his own blood glucose levels on a school bus, on school property, and at a school-sponsored activity.B. A local school board employee who is a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or certified nurse aide and who has been trained in the administration of insulin, including the use and insertion of insulin pumps, and the administration of glucagon may assist a student who is diagnosed with diabetes and who carries an insulin pump with the insertion or reinsertion of the pump or any of its parts. For the purposes of this subsection, "employee" has the same meaning as in subsection E of § 22.1-274. Prescriber authorization and parental consent shall be obtained for any such employee to assist with the insertion or reinsertion of the pump or any of its parts. Nothing in this section shall require any employee to assist with the insertion or reinsertion of the pump or any of its parts.2014, cc. 488, 554; 2017, c. 811.
VA Code § 22.1-274.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 22.1 - Education|Chapter 14 - Pupils|§ 22.1-274.1. Criteria to identify toxic art materials; labeling; use in certain grades prohibited

The State Department of Education, in cooperation with the State Department of Health, shall develop criteria to identify toxic art materials.After these criteria have been developed, the Department of Education shall require school divisions to evaluate all art materials used in schools and identify those which are toxic. All materials used in the public schools which meet the criteria as toxic shall be so labeled and the use of such art materials shall be prohibited in kindergarten through grade five.1987, c. 225; 1988, c. 103.
VA Code § 22.1-274.3 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 22.1 - Education|Chapter 14 - Pupils|§ 22.1-274.3. Policies regarding medication recommendations by school personnel

The Board of Education shall develop and implement policies prohibiting school personnel from recommending the use of psychotropic medications for any student. Such policies shall not prohibit school health staff, classroom teachers or other school professionals from recommending that a student be evaluated by an appropriate medical practitioner, or prohibit school personnel from consulting with such practitioner, with the written consent of the student's parent.For the purposes of this section, "psychotropic medications" means those medications the prescribed intention of which is to alter mental activity or state, including, but not limited to, antipsychotic, antidepressant, and anxiolytic medication and behavior-altering medication.2002, c. 314.
VA Code § 22.1-274.4 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 22.1 - Education|Chapter 14 - Pupils|§ 22.1-274.4. Automated external defibrillators

Each local school board may develop a plan to allow for the placement, care, and use, and funding of an automated external defibrillator in every school.2013, cc. 498, 530.
VA Code § 22.1-274.5 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 22.1 - Education|Chapter 14 - Pupils|§ 22.1-274.5. Topical sunscreen

Any public elementary or secondary school student may possess and use unscented topical sunscreen in its original packaging on a school bus, on school property, or at a school-sponsored event without a note or prescription from a licensed health care professional if the topical sunscreen is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for nonprescription use for the purpose of limiting damage to skin caused by exposure to ultraviolet light.2020, c. 579.
VA Code § 22.1-274.6 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 22.1 - Education|Chapter 14 - Pupils|§ 22.1-274.6. (Effective July 1, 2022) Seizure management and action plan; training

A. The parent or guardian of a student with a diagnosed seizure disorder may submit to the local school division a seizure management and action plan developed by the student's treating physician for review by school division employees with whom the student has regular contact. The seizure management and action plan shall (i) identify the health care services the student may receive at school or while participating in a school activity, (ii) identify seizure-related medication prescribed to the student that must be administered in the event of a seizure, (iii) evaluate the student's ability to manage and understand his seizure disorder, and (iv) be signed by the student's parent or guardian, the student's treating physician, and the school nurse. Each such seizure management and action plan shall state that (a) such plan is separate from any individualized education program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan that is in place for the student and (b) nothing in such plan shall be construed to abrogate any provision of any IEP or Section 504 Plan that is in place for the student.B. Each local school division shall require all school nurses employed by the division to complete, on a biennial basis, a Board of Education-approved online course of instruction for school nurses regarding treating students with seizures and seizure disorders that includes information about seizure recognition and related first aid. Approved training programs shall be fully consistent with training programs and guidelines developed by the Epilepsy Foundation of America and any successor organization.C. Each local school division shall require all employees whose duties include regular contact with students to complete, on a biennial basis, a Board of Education-approved online course of instruction for school employees regarding treating students with seizures and seizure disorders that includes information about seizure recognition and related first aid. Approved training programs shall be fully consistent with training programs and guidelines developed by the Epilepsy Foundation of America and any successor organization.2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 514.
VA Code § 22.1-275 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 22.1 - Education|Chapter 14 - Pupils|§ 22.1-275. Protective eye devices

Every student and teacher in any school or institution of higher education shall be required to wear industrial quality eye protective devices while participating in any of the following courses or laboratories:1. Career and technical education shops or laboratories involving experience with:a. Hot molten metals, b. Milling, sawing, turning, shaping, cutting, grinding, or stamping of any solid materials, c. Heat treatment, tempering, or kiln firing of any metal or other materials, d. Gas or electric arc welding, e. Repair of any vehicle, orf. Caustic or explosive materials;2. Chemical or combined chemical-physical laboratories involving caustic or explosive chemicals or hot liquids or solids.The governing board or authority of any public or private school or the governing board of each institution of higher education shall furnish the eye protective devices prescribed in this section free of charge or at cost to the students and teachers of the school participating in such courses or laboratories; however, such devices may be furnished by parents or guardians of such students. Eye protective devices shall be furnished to all visitors to such courses."Industrial quality eye protective devices," as used in this section, means devices providing side protection and meeting the standards of the American Standards Association Safety Code for Head, Eye, and Respiratory Protection, Z2.1-1959, promulgated by the American Standards Association, Inc.Code 1950, § 22-10.2; 1966, c. 69; 1980, c. 559; 2001, c. 483.
VA Code § 22.1-275.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 22.1 - Education|Chapter 14 - Pupils|§ 22.1-275.1. School health advisory board

Each school board may establish a school health advisory board of no more than 20 members which shall consist of broad-based community representation including, but not limited to, parents, students, health professionals, educators, and others. If established, the school health advisory board shall assist with the development of health policy in the school division and the evaluation of the status of school health, health education, the school environment, and health services.Any school health advisory board shall hold meetings at least semi-annually and shall annually report on the status and needs of student health in the school division to any relevant school, the school board, the Virginia Department of Health, and the Virginia Department of Education.The local school board may request that the school health advisory board recommend to the local school board procedures relating to children with acute or chronic illnesses or conditions, including, but not limited to, appropriate emergency procedures for any life-threatening conditions and designation of school personnel to implement the appropriate emergency procedures. The procedures relating to children with acute or chronic illnesses or conditions shall be developed with due consideration of the size and staffing of the schools within the jurisdiction.1990, c. 315; 1992, c. 174; 1999, c. 570; 2012, cc. 805, 836.
VA Code § 22.1-276.01 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 22.1 - Education|Chapter 14 - Pupils|§ 22.1-276.01. Definitions

A. For the purposes of this article, unless the context requires a different meaning:"Alternative education program" includes night school, adult education, or any other education program designed to offer instruction to students for whom the regular program of instruction may be inappropriate."Bullying" means any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. "Bullying" includes cyber bullying. "Bullying" does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict."Disruptive behavior" means a violation of school board regulations governing student conduct that interrupts or obstructs the learning environment."Dress or grooming code" means any practice, policy, or portion of a code of student conduct adopted by a school board that governs or restricts the attire, appearance, or grooming, including hairstyle, of any enrolled student."Exclusion" means a Virginia school board's denial of school admission to a student who has been expelled or has been placed on a long-term suspension of more than 30 calendar days by another school board or a private school, either in Virginia or another state, or for whom admission has been withdrawn by a private school in Virginia or another state."Expulsion" means any disciplinary action imposed by a school board or a committee thereof, as provided in school board policy, whereby a student is not permitted to attend school within the school division and is ineligible for readmission for 365 calendar days after the date of the expulsion."Long-term suspension" means any disciplinary action whereby a student is not permitted to attend school for 11 to 45 school days."Short-term suspension" means any disciplinary action whereby a student is not permitted to attend school for a period not to exceed 10 school days.B. For the purposes of §§ 22.1-277.04, 22.1-277.05, 22.1-277.2, and 22.1-277.2:1, "superintendent's designee" means a (i) trained hearing officer or (ii) professional employee within the administrative offices of the school division who reports directly to the division superintendent and who is not a school-based instructional or administrative employee.2001, cc. 688, 820; 2013, c. 575; 2018, c. 491; 2020, c. 678.
VA Code § 22.1-276.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 22.1 - Education|Chapter 14 - Pupils|§ 22.1-276.1. Expired

Expired.
VA Code § 22.1-276.2 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 22.1 - Education|Chapter 14 - Pupils|§ 22.1-276.2. Removal of students from classes

A. Teachers shall have the initial authority to remove a student for disruptive behavior from a class.B. Each school board shall establish, within the regulations governing student conduct required by § 22.1-279.6:1. Criteria for teachers to remove disruptive students from their classes;2. Requirements for incident reports of disruptive behavior to school administrators and any other documentation to support such removals from class;3. Procedures for the written notification of a student and his parents of any incident report and its contents and for the opportunity to meet with the teacher and school administrators to discuss the student's behavior and the possible consequences if such behavior does not cease;4. Guidelines for the alternative assignment and instruction of such students and for the duration of such removals; and5. Procedures for the return of students to class, for teacher participation in any decision by the principal to return a student to the class from which he has been removed, and for the resolution of any disagreements between such principal and teacher regarding such return.C. The principal shall, unless a student who has been removed from class is suspended or expelled from school attendance, ensure that such student continues to receive an education.D. Any teacher whose evaluation indicates deficiencies in the management of student conduct may be required by the school board to attend professional development activities designed to improve classroom management and disciplinary skills.E. Application of this section to students with disabilities shall be in accordance with state and federal law and regulations.F. This section shall not be construed to limit or restrict other school board policies and regulations for maintaining order in the classroom.1997, c. 830; 2001, cc. 688, 820.
VA Code § 22.1-276.3 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 22.1 - Education|Chapter 14 - Pupils|§ 22.1-276.3. Ineligibility of students to compete in athletic competitions

Any nonprofit corporation founded in Virginia in 1913 that currently organizes and governs interscholastic activities among the public high schools shall develop, implement, and enforce rules requiring that a student who is a member of a school athletic team be ineligible for two school years to compete in interscholastic athletic competition, if it has been determined by the school principal and division superintendent that the student used anabolic steroids during the training period immediately preceding or during the sport season of the athletic team, unless such steroid was prescribed by a licensed physician for a medical condition.2005, c. 481.
VA Code § 22.1-277 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 22.1 - Education|Chapter 14 - Pupils|§ 22.1-277. Suspensions and expulsions of students generally

A. Students may be suspended or expelled from attendance at school for sufficient cause; however, in no cases may sufficient cause for suspensions include only instances of truancy.B. Except as provided in subsection C or § 22.1-277.07 or 22.1-277.08, no student in preschool through grade three shall be suspended for more than three school days or expelled from attendance at school, unless (i) the offense involves physical harm or credible threat of physical harm to others or (ii) the local school board or the division superintendent or his designee finds that aggravating circumstances exist, as defined by the Department.C. Any student for whom the division superintendent of the school division in which such student is enrolled has received a report pursuant to § 16.1-305.1 of an adjudication of delinquency or a conviction for an offense listed in subsection G of § 16.1-260 may be suspended or expelled from school attendance pursuant to this article.D. The authority provided in § 22.1-276.2 for teachers to remove students from their classes in certain instances of disruptive behavior shall not be interpreted to affect the operation of § 22.1-277.04, 22.1-277.05, or 22.1-277.06.E. Notwithstanding the provisions of § 22.1-277.08, no school board shall be required to suspend or expel any student who holds a valid written certification for the use of cannabis oil issued by a practitioner in accordance with subsection B of § 54.1-3408.3 for the possession or use of such oil in accordance with the student's individualized health plan and in compliance with a policy adopted by the school board.Code 1950, §§ 22-230.1, 22-230.2; 1972, c. 604; 1980, c. 559; 1984, c. 415; 1997, cc. 371, 585, 608, 734, 830; 1998, cc. 355, 379, § 22.1-277.02; 2001, cc. 688, 820; 2003, c. 119; 2009, c. 70; 2018, c. 585; 2019, cc. 573, 574.
VA Code § 22.1-277.04 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 22.1 - Education|Chapter 14 - Pupils|§ 22.1-277.04. Short-term suspension; procedures; readmission

A pupil may be suspended for not more than ten school days by either the school principal, any assistant principal, or, in their absence, any teacher. The principal, assistant principal, or teacher may suspend the pupil after giving the pupil oral or written notice of the charges against him and, if he denies them, an explanation of the facts as known to school personnel and an opportunity to present his version of what occurred. In the case of any pupil whose presence poses a continuing danger to persons or property, or whose presence is an ongoing threat of disruption, the pupil may be removed from school immediately and the notice, explanation of facts, and opportunity to present his version shall be given as soon as practicable thereafter.Upon suspension of any pupil, the principal, assistant principal, or teacher responsible for such suspension shall report the facts of the case in writing to the division superintendent or his designee and the parent of the pupil suspended. The division superintendent or his designee shall review forthwith the action taken by the principal, assistant principal, or teacher upon a petition for such review by any party in interest and confirm or disapprove such action based on an examination of the record of the pupil's behavior.The decision of the division superintendent or his designee may be appealed to the school board or a committee thereof in accordance with regulations of the school board; however, the decision of the division superintendent or his designee shall be final if so prescribed by school board regulations.The school board shall require that any oral or written notice to the parent of a student who is suspended from school attendance for not more than ten days include notification of the length of the suspension, information regarding the availability of community-based educational programs, alternative education programs or other educational options, and of the student's right to return to regular school attendance upon the expiration of the suspension. The costs of any community-based educational program, or alternative education program or educational option, which is not a part of the educational program offered by the school division, shall be borne by the parent of the student.School boards shall adopt policies and procedures to ensure that suspended students are able to access and complete graded work during and after the suspension.1998, c. 806, § 22.1-277.03; 2001, cc. 688, 820; 2020, c. 337.
VA Code § 22.1-277.05 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 22.1 - Education|Chapter 14 - Pupils|§ 22.1-277.05. Long-term suspensions; procedures; readmission

A. A pupil may be suspended from attendance at school for 11 to 45 school days after providing written notice to the pupil and his parent of the proposed action and the reasons therefor and of the right to a hearing before the school board, or a committee thereof, or the superintendent or his designee, in accordance with regulations of the school board. If the regulations provide for a hearing by the superintendent or his designee, the regulations shall also provide for an appeal of the decision to the full school board. Such appeal shall be decided by the school board within 30 days.If the regulations provide for a hearing by a committee of the school board, the regulations shall also provide that such committee may confirm or disapprove the suspension of a student. Any such committee of the school board shall be composed of at least three members. If the committee's decision is not unanimous, the pupil or his parent may appeal the committee's decision to the full school board. Such appeal shall be decided by the school board within 30 days.B. A school board shall include in the written notice of a suspension for 11 to 45 school days required by this section notification of the length of the suspension. In the case of a suspension for 11 to 45 school days, such written notice shall provide information concerning the availability of community-based educational, alternative education, or intervention programs. Such notice shall also state that the student is eligible to return to regular school attendance upon the expiration of the suspension or to attend an appropriate alternative education program approved by the school board during or upon the expiration of the suspension. The costs of any community-based educational, alternative education, or intervention program that is not a part of the educational program offered by the school division that the student may attend during his suspension shall be borne by the parent of the student.Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the school board from permitting or requiring students suspended pursuant to this section to attend an alternative education program provided by the school board for the term of such suspension.School boards shall adopt policies and procedures to ensure that suspended students are able to access and complete graded work during and after the suspension.C. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections A and B, a long-term suspension may extend beyond a 45-school-day period but shall not exceed 364 calendar days if (i) the offense is one described in § 22.1-277.07 or 22.1-277.08 or involves serious bodily injury or (ii) the school board or division superintendent or his designee finds that aggravating circumstances exist, as defined by the Department. Such definition shall include a consideration of a student's disciplinary history.1998, c. 806, § 22.1-277.03; 2001, cc. 688, 820; 2018, c. 491; 2020, c. 337.
VA Code § 22.1-277.07:1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 22.1 - Education|Chapter 14 - Pupils|§ 22.1-277.07:1. Policies prohibiting possession of firearms

Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, each school division may develop and implement procedures addressing disciplinary actions against students, and may establish disciplinary policies prohibiting the possession of firearms on school property, school buses, and at school-sponsored activities.2004, c. 560.