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Virginia Education Laws
Most federal education laws focus on broad matters such as civil rights and free speech.
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But education is primarily controlled at the state level, including how public schools are funded; relations with teachers’ unions; and state university systems. In Virginia, for instance, school is mandatory for children ages five to 18 (with certain exceptions). And like most other states, Virginia law does not allow corporal punishment in schools. This section covers Virginia education laws, including privacy of school records; compulsory education requirements; and prayer in public schools. Click on a link below to learn more.
Learn About Virginia Education Laws
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Virginia Compulsory Education Laws
General overview of compulsory education laws in Virginia, which require children ages five to 18 to attend school, with exceptions such as attendance at a private or parochial institution, home-schooling or early graduation.
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Virginia School Prayer Laws
Virginia laws regarding prayer in public schools, which is allowed in a silent, non-disruptive, and voluntary manner; with links to information about related matters.
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Virginia Corporal Punishment Laws
Overview of Virginia law with respect to corporal punishment, or the use of spanking or other physical actions as punishment, with links to related legal matters.
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Virginia School Records Laws
How Virginia law regards the privacy and/or confidentiality of public school records, including the determination of who has access to school records.
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