Code of Virginia
Chapter 13 - Programs, Courses of Instruction and Textbooks
§ 22.1-208. Emphasis on moral education

The entire scheme of instruction in the public schools shall emphasize moral education through lessons given by teachers and imparted by appropriate reading selections.
Code 1950, § 22-238; 1980, c. 559.

Structure Code of Virginia

Code of Virginia

Title 22.1 - Education

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

§ 22.1-199.3. Repealed

§ 22.1-199.4. At-Risk Student Academic Achievement Program and Fund

§ 22.1-199.5. After school programs for at-risk students

§ 22.1-199.6. Expired

§ 22.1-199.7. Community schools

§ 22.1-200. Subjects taught in elementary grades

§ 22.1-200.01. Alternatives to animal dissection

§ 22.1-200.02. Repealed

§ 22.1-200.03. Economics education and financial literacy required in middle and high school grades; Board of Education to establish objectives for economic education and financial literacy; banking-at-school programs

§ 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. Instruction in history and principles of flags of United States and Virginia; pledge of allegiance to American flag; guidelines developed by the Board

§ 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. Instruction concerning drugs, alcohol, substance abuse, tobacco and nicotine products, and gambling

§ 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

§ 22.1-207.2:2. (Effective until August 1, 2023) School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program; web-based application

§ 22.1-207.2:2. (Effective August 1, 2023) School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program; applications

§ 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

§ 22.1-208.1. Repealed

§ 22.1-208.2:1.1. Repealed

§ 22.1-208.2:2. Repealed

§ 22.1-208.2:3. Repealed

§ 22.1-209. Employment counseling and placement services

§ 22.1-209.01. Repealed

§ 22.1-209.1:2. Regional alternative education programs for certain students

§ 22.1-209.1:3. Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Programs

§ 22.1-209.1:4. Repealed

§ 22.1-209.1:5. Expired

§ 22.1-209.1:6. Repealed

§ 22.1-209.1:7. Repealed

§ 22.1-209.1:8. Expired

§ 22.1-209.1:9. Repealed

§ 22.1-209.1:10. Repealed

§ 22.1-209.2. Programs and teachers in regional detention homes, certain local detention homes and state agencies and institutions

§ 22.1-210. Night schools

§ 22.1-211. Operation of vacation schools and summer camps by school boards

§ 22.1-212. Repealed

§ 22.1-212.1. Obligations of school boards

§ 22.1-212.1:1. Single-sex education

§ 22.1-212.1:2. Green schools program; education programs to promote waste reduction and resource efficiency

§ 22.1-212.2. Virtual Virginia

§ 22.1-212.2:1. Repealed

§ 22.1-212.2:2. Educational technology foundations and public school foundations

§ 22.1-212.2:3. Repealed

§ 22.1-212.3. Repealed

§ 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

§ 22.1-212.16. Immunity

§ 22.1-212.17. Repealed

§ 22.1-212.23. Definitions

§ 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

§ 22.1-212.28. Definitions

§ 22.1-212.29. Purpose

§ 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. Definitions

§ 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

§ 22.1-214.2. Definition of "supervise" as related to educational programs provided for or by Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services

§ 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

§ 22.1-215.1. Information regarding procedures and rights relating to special education placement and withdrawal

§ 22.1-215.2. Parental notification; literacy and Response to Intervention screening and services; certain assessment results

§ 22.1-216. Use of public or private facilities and personnel under contract for special education

§ 22.1-217. Visually impaired children

§ 22.1-217.01. Information on educational and other services for students identified as deaf or hard of hearing or visually impaired

§ 22.1-217.02. Individualized education programs; children identified as deaf or hard-of-hearing

§ 22.1-217.03. Individualized education program teams to consider need for certain age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate instruction

§ 22.1-217.04. Language development for children who are deaf or hard of hearing; assessment resources for parents and educators; advisory committee; report

§ 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

§ 22.1-217.2. Special education transition materials

§ 22.1-218. Reimbursement for placement in private schools; reimbursement of school boards from state funds

§ 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

§ 22.1-220. Power of counties, cities, and towns to appropriate and expend funds for education of children with disabilities

§ 22.1-221. Transportation of children with disabilities attending public or private special education programs

§ 22.1-222. Repealed

§ 22.1-223. Definitions

§ 22.1-224. Duties of State Board

§ 22.1-225. Authority of school boards

§ 22.1-226. Repealed

§ 22.1-226.1. Expired

§ 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

§ 22.1-228. Definitions

§ 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

§ 22.1-232. Contracts

§ 22.1-233. Application of zoning laws and building codes; inspection of work; school boards to make no warranties

§ 22.1-234. Acquisition of sites for projects; sale of completed projects and other school board property

§ 22.1-235. Transportation of students; insurance

§ 22.1-236. Immunity of board members and officers and directors of corporations

§ 22.1-237. Academic credit

§ 22.1-238. Approval of textbooks

§ 22.1-239. Basal textbooks

§ 22.1-240. Repealed

§ 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

§ 22.1-244. Repealed

§ 22.1-252. Repealed

§ 22.1-253. Repealed