School Board of the City of Virginia Beach
Regulation 5-25.1

STUDENTS

Students Without Records

The following procedures will be used in cases where school records are unavailable.

1. School personnel will obtain a statement from the adult student/parent or legal guardian of a minor student attesting to the fact that records are not available.
2. The student's educational background will be reconstructed and the student will be placed in the appropriate grade; under certain circumstances, the student should be placed at the age-appropriate level.
3. Secondary students will be scheduled to earn an average of 5 1/2 credits for each grade level of enrollment.
4. Students who complete the required subjects and meet all diploma requirements from the time of entering the School Division will be eligible for graduation.

Legal Reference

Code of Virginia § 22.1-3.1, as amended. Birth certificates required upon admission; required notice to the local law enforcement agency.

Code of Virginia § 22.1-3.2, as amended. Notice of student’s status required as condition of admission; penalty.

Code of Virginia § 22.1-3.4, as amended. Enrollment of certain children in foster care.

Code of Virginia § 22.1-254.02, as amended. Students transferring from a public school.

Code of Virginia § 22.1-360, as amended. Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunities for Military Children.

Approved by Superintendent: July 16, 1991
Revised by Superintendent: July 20, 2021