The Board of Education shall authorize local school boards to offer, as an elective in grades nine through 12 with appropriate credits toward graduation, a comparative religion class that focuses on the basic tenets, history, and religious observances and rites of world religions.
2004, cc. 939, 955; 2006, cc. 90, 161.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 13 - Programs, Courses of Instruction and Textbooks
§ 22.1-199. Kindergarten programs suitable for certain children
§ 22.1-199.1. Programs designed to promote educational opportunities
§ 22.1-199.2. Standards for remediation programs established
§ 22.1-199.4. At-Risk Student Academic Achievement Program and Fund
§ 22.1-199.5. After school programs for at-risk students
§ 22.1-199.7. Community schools
§ 22.1-200. Subjects taught in elementary grades
§ 22.1-200.01. Alternatives to animal dissection
§ 22.1-200.1. Optional education programs for kindergarten through grade five
§ 22.1-200.2. Minimum instructional time; optional unstructured recreational time
§ 22.1-201. Study of documents of Virginia history and United States Constitution
§ 22.1-202.1. Comparative religion as elective course
§ 22.1-203. Daily observance of one minute of silence
§ 22.1-203.1. Student-initiated prayer
§ 22.1-203.2. Guidelines for constitutional compliance for student prayer
§ 22.1-203.3. Religious viewpoint expression; student expression
§ 22.1-203.4. Public high schools; Virginia voter registration
§ 22.1-204. Study of accident prevention
§ 22.1-204.1. Firearm safety education program
§ 22.1-204.2. Hunter safety education programs for students in grades seven through 12
§ 22.1-205. Driver education programs
§ 22.1-205.1. High school student parking passes; valid driver's license required
§ 22.1-206.1. Lyme disease; instructional resources and materials
§ 22.1-206.2. Instruction concerning post-graduate opportunities for high school students
§ 22.1-207. Physical and health education
§ 22.1-207.1. Family life education
§ 22.1-207.1:1. Family life education; certain curricula and Standards of Learning
§ 22.1-207.2. Right of parents to review certain materials; summaries distributed
§ 22.1-207.2:1. Anti-bullying or suicide prevention materials; parental right to review
§ 22.1-207.3. School breakfast programs
§ 22.1-207.3:1. Distribution of excess food
§ 22.1-207.4. Nutritional guidelines for competitive foods
§ 22.1-207.4:1. Participation in the Community Eligibility Provision
§ 22.1-207.4:2. Participation in the Afterschool Meal Program
§ 22.1-207.5. Instruction in American Sign Language
§ 22.1-207.6. Military-connected students; National Math and Science Initiative
§ 22.1-207.7. 4-H educational programs and activities; attendance
§ 22.1-208. Emphasis on moral education
§ 22.1-208.01. Character education required
§ 22.1-208.02. Culturally Relevant and Inclusive Education Practices Advisory Committee
§ 22.1-209. Employment counseling and placement services
§ 22.1-209.1:2. Regional alternative education programs for certain students
§ 22.1-209.1:3. Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Programs
§ 22.1-211. Operation of vacation schools and summer camps by school boards
§ 22.1-212.1. Obligations of school boards
§ 22.1-212.1:1. Single-sex education
§ 22.1-212.2. Virtual Virginia
§ 22.1-212.2:2. Educational technology foundations and public school foundations
§ 22.1-212.5. Objectives; definitions
§ 22.1-212.5:1. Public Charter School Fund established
§ 22.1-212.6. Establishment and operation of public charter schools; requirements
§ 22.1-212.6:1. Applicability of other laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
§ 22.1-212.7. Contracts for public charter schools
§ 22.1-212.8. Charter application
§ 22.1-212.8:1. Innovation Technical Advisory Group
§ 22.1-212.9. Review of public charter school applications
§ 22.1-212.10. Reconsideration and technical assistance; review by Board
§ 22.1-212.11. Public charter school restrictions
§ 22.1-212.12. Public charter school term; renewals and revocations
§ 22.1-212.13. Employment of professional, licensed personnel
§ 22.1-212.14. Funding of public charter schools; services provided
§ 22.1-212.15. Report of public charter schools
§ 22.1-212.24. Approval of multidivision online providers; contracts with local school boards
§ 22.1-212.25. Information regarding online courses and virtual programs; report
§ 22.1-212.26. Teachers and administrators of online courses and virtual programs
§ 22.1-212.27. Students enrolled in online courses and virtual programs
§ 22.1-212.30. Board regulations; procedure
§ 22.1-212.31. Board regulations; application; expectations
§ 22.1-212.32. SDI designation; duration; renewal
§ 22.1-213.1. Definition of "parent."
§ 22.1-214. Board to prepare special education program for children with disabilities
§ 22.1-214.1. Issuance of subpoenas by hearing officers
§ 22.1-214.3. Department to develop certain curriculum guidelines; Board to approve
§ 22.1-214.4. Certain duties of Department
§ 22.1-215. School divisions to provide special education; plan to be submitted to Board
§ 22.1-216. Use of public or private facilities and personnel under contract for special education
§ 22.1-217. Visually impaired children
§ 22.1-217.02. Individualized education programs; children identified as deaf or hard-of-hearing
§ 22.1-217.2. Special education transition materials
§ 22.1-218.1. Duty to process placements through the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children
§ 22.1-219. Use of federal, state or local funds not restricted
§ 22.1-224. Duties of State Board
§ 22.1-225. Authority of school boards
§ 22.1-227. Board designated to carry out provisions of federal act
§ 22.1-227.01. Career and technical education defined
§ 22.1-227.1. Career and technical education
§ 22.1-229. Projects may be established directly or by contract with corporation
§ 22.1-230. Approval of corporation's articles and bylaws
§ 22.1-231. Review of projects by Board of Education
§ 22.1-235. Transportation of students; insurance
§ 22.1-236. Immunity of board members and officers and directors of corporations
§ 22.1-238. Approval of textbooks
§ 22.1-241. Contracts with publishers
§ 22.1-242. State Board to adopt regulations
§ 22.1-243. Distribution of textbooks; charges for loss or damage; consumable materials