Department of Education, Central Office Operations (201)
Authority: School Improvement: §22.1-253.13:1 et seq., Code of Virginia; P. L. 107-110, Federal Code. School Nutrition: §§ 22.1-24, 22.1-89.1, and 22.1-207.3, Code of Virginia; P.L. 79-396, P.L. 89-642, P.L. 108-265, Federal Code. Pupil Transportation: Title 22.1, Chapter 12, and Title 46.2, Code of Virginia; P. L. 103-272 and P.L. 109-20, Federal Code. A. Out of this appropriation, $181,615 the first year and $181,615 the second year from the general fund is designated to support the Partnership for Achieving Successful Schools initiative. B. This appropriation includes $482,170 from the general fund and $508,333 from federal funds the first year and $590,503 from the general fund and $400,000 from federal funds the second year for contractual services related to assisting schools that do not meet the Standards of Accreditation as prescribed by the Board of Education. C. Notwithstanding the provisions of § 2.2-1502.1, Code of
Virginia, the Board of Education, in cooperation with the Department of
Planning and Budget, is authorized to invite a school division to participate
in the school efficiency review program described in § 2.2-1502.1, Code of
Virginia, as a component of a division level academic review pursuant to §
22.1-253.13:3, Code of Virginia. Commencing in fiscal year 2006, when a
school division elects to undergo a school efficiency review pursuant to this
provision, the school division shall not be charged the |