Charter School Choice
Does the state have charter schools?
Are for-profit charter schools or management companies allowed?
Is there a cap on the number of charter schools?
We did not find information about caps on charter schools in Virginia statutes. Education Commission of the States states that Virginia does not have caps on charters.
Are charters required to provide transportation for any students?
However, a charter must state its plan for transporting its students in its application.
Can charter schools employ uncertified teachers?
"Professional, licensed education personnel may volunteer for assignment to a public charter school."
§ 22.1-212.13. Employment of professional, licensed personnel
Virtual School Choice
Do state statutes allow for full-time virtual schools?
"'Virtual school program' means a series of online courses with instructional content that (i) is delivered by a multidivision online provider primarily electronically using the Internet or other computer-based methods; (ii) is taught by a teacher primarily from a remote location, with student access to the teacher given synchronously, asynchronously, or both; (iii) is delivered as a part-time or full-time program; and (iv) has an online component with online lessons and tools for student and data management."
Are virtual schools required to track attendance?
Do virtual schools have to comply with state teacher certification requirements?
"Teachers who deliver instruction to students through online courses or virtual school programs shall be licensed by the Board of Education and shall be subject to the requirements of §§ 22.1-296.1, 22.1-296.2, and 22.1-296.4 applicable to teachers employed by a local school board."
22.1-212.26.A. Teachers and administrators of online courses and virtual programs
Private School Choice
Does the state have voucher programs?
Does the state have educational expense tuition tax credits or deductions?
Can students use vouchers to attend religious schools?
Is there a cap on the number of students or private schools participating in voucher programs?
Are voucher students in private schools required to take any standardized tests?
Can private schools be removed from voucher programs based on performance?
Are private schools in voucher programs required to provide transportation?
Interdistrict School Choice
Does the state have interdistrict choice programs?
"'Open enrollment' means a policy adopted and implemented by a local school board to allow any student to enroll in any school within the school division of attendance regardless of the location of the student's residence."
Are receiving schools or districts required to provide transportation to any students?
A local school board may require that the parent or guardian provide transportation for the student attending a school other than his assigned school.