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Formulation of Student Rules and Regulations 5-3

School Board of the City of Virginia Beach
Policy 5-3

STUDENTS

Formulation of Student Rules and Regulations

All suggestions for policies, regulations and rules concerning student rights should be submitted to the Superintendent for consideration. Upon receipt of a suggestion, the Superintendent or designee will refer the suggestion to the appropriate school administrators for review and consideration. The Superintendent or designee will forward any such suggestions, with recommendations from school administrators to the School Board's Policy Review Committee for consideration. Further comments regarding the formulations of policies, regulations and rules concerning student rights will be considered by the School Board through the School Board agenda process. The School Board retains the right to propose, amend, revise or suspend policies and regulations in accordance with School Board bylaws and applicable law.

Up-to-date School Board policies and School Division regulations will be maintained on the School Board's website and made available upon request in printed form for Virginia citizens who do not have online access. The Superintendent or designee is authorized to impose reasonable charges for providing copies.

Rules and regulations regarding students' rights and responsibilities shall be included in student, staff and/or employee, and parent handbooks.

Code of Virginia §22.1-253.13:7, as amended. School board policies.

School Board Bylaw 1-31, as amended. Policy Formation.

School Board Bylaw 1-32, as amended. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal or Suspension - Policies.

School Board Bylaw 1-31
School Board Bylaw 1-32

Adopted by the School Board: June 15, 1993 (Effective August 14, 1993)
Amended by School Board: September 24, 2019
Amended by School Board: April 16, 2024