8 Va. Admin. Code § 20-132-150

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 8, December 2, 2024
Section 8VAC20-132-150 - Standard school year and school day
A. The standard school year shall be 180 instructional days or 990 instructional hours. The standard school day, including passing time for class changes and excluding breaks for meals, shall average a minimum of 5-1/2 instructional hours for students in kindergarten through grade 12. Recess may be included in the calculation of required instructional hours for elementary school, provided that recess does not exceed 15% of the required instructional hours.
B. All students in kindergarten through grade 12 shall maintain a full day schedule of classes (5-1/2 hours), unless a waiver is granted in accordance with policies defined by the local school board.

8 Va. Admin. Code § 20-132-150

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 41, Issue 01, eff. 9/25/2024.

Statutory Authority: §§ 22.1-16 and 22.1-253.13 of the Code of Virginia.