School Board of the City of Virginia Beach
Policy 5-13
STUDENTS
Home Instruction
A. Generally
The General Assembly has determined that home instruction is an acceptable alternative to compulsory school attendance.
B. Procedures
Parents who provide home instruction shall adhere to procedures developed by the Superintendent and set forth in regulation 5-13.1. The Superintendent shall promulgate and enforce written regulations for parents homeschooling their children in this division in accordance with the law.
Legal Reference:
Code of Va., § 22.1-254.1. as amended, Declaration of policy; requirements for home instruction of children.--
Adopted by School Board: June 15, 1993 (effective August 14, 1993)
Amended by School Board: October 6, 1998
Amended by School Board: August 22, 2006