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VA SB786
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/12/2018
Primary Sponsor
Scott Surovell
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AI Summary
- Amends Virginia Code §22.1-212.27 governing student enrollment in online courses and virtual programs offered by local school divisions
- Requires all students in online courses or virtual programs to be enrolled in a Virginia public school, with parental written permission required for full-time virtual programs
- Prohibits charging tuition to students taking online courses or virtual programs offered by their own school division, while allowing tuition for out-of-district students
- Prohibits charging fees to students residing in Planning District 8 who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch for enrolling in any required online course or virtual program offered by their home school division
- Requires that eligible low-income students in Planning District 8 be provided a computer or other electronic device necessary to take the course or program at no charge
Legislative Description
Public schools; fee for enrollment of certain students.
Last Action
Left in Appropriations
3/6/2018
Committee Referrals
Appropriations3/6/2018
Appropriations: Elementary & Secondary Education2/23/2018
Appropriations2/21/2018
Education2/19/2018
Education: Public Education1/24/2018
Education and Health1/10/2018
Full Bill Text
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