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2026-27 federal grant information presented to Virginia Beach School Board
2026-27 federal grant information presented to Virginia Beach School Board

The Virginia Beach School Board received information about proposed federal grant applications at its May 12 meeting. For the 2026-27 school year, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) would receive approximately $18.9 million in formula grant funds through programs authorized under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA).

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VBCPS students outperform state on SOL tests

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) released Standard of Learning (SOL) pass rate data on Aug. 27. The overall SOL pass rates for Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) exceeded the state pass rates in all subject areas.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools Music Education Program Receives National Recognition for 16th Year
Virginia Beach City Public Schools Music Education Program Receives National Recognition for 16th Year

For the 16th time, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation. Now in its 26th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement for providing music access and education to all students.

Use of restrooms, locker rooms and changing facilities 5-44.2

School Board of the City of Virginia Beach
Regulation 5-44.2

STUDENTS

Use of restrooms, locker rooms and changing facilities

Students are entitled to be safe in and use restrooms, locker rooms, and changing facilities without harassment, discrimination, fear, or intimidation.

  1. Restrooms

    Students will use the restrooms that correspond to the student’s sex as designated in the student’s official record, unless state or federal law require modifications. Where law requires such modification, no student will be required to share restrooms and may use single-user restrooms or other reasonable alternatives. All students will have access to single-user restrooms and will not be required to have permission to access such facilities. Menstrual supplies shall be available in accessible locations in elementary schools and in restrooms of each middle and high school.

  2. Locker rooms and changing facilities

    Students will use locker rooms and changing facilities that correspond to the student’s sex as designated in the student’s official record. Should state or federal law require that students be allowed to use locker rooms and changing facilities other than by the student’s sex as designated in the student’s official record, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the student. Where law requires such modification, no student will be required to share locker rooms or changing facilities and may request other reasonable alternatives.

Legal Reference

Code of Virginia § 2.2-3900, et seq., as amended. Virginia Human Rights Act.

Code of Virginia § 22.1-6.1, as amended. Menstrual supplies; availability; public elementary, middle, and high schools.

Code of Virginia § 22.1-23.3, as amended. Treatment of transgender students; policies.

Virginia Department of Education Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in Virginia’s Public Schools (2020), as amended.

Adopted by Superintendent: September 28, 2021
Revised by School Board: October 10, 2023