8 Va. Admin. Code § 20-132-190

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 9, December 16, 2024
Section 8VAC20-132-190 - Extracurricular and other school activities; recess
A. School sponsored extracurricular activities shall be under the direct supervision of the staff and shall contribute to the educational objectives of the school. Extracurricular activities must be organized to avoid interrupting the instructional program. Extracurricular activities shall not be permitted to interfere with the student's required instructional activities. Extracurricular activities and eligibility requirements shall be established and approved by the superintendent and the school board.
B. Competitive sports of a varsity nature (scheduled league games) shall be prohibited as a part of the elementary school program.
C. Each elementary school shall provide students with a daily recess during the regular school year as determined appropriate by the school.
D. Local school boards shall provide a program of physical activity for all students in kindergarten through grade five consisting of at least 20 minutes per day or an average of 100 minutes per week during the regular school year and available to all students in grades six through 12 with a goal of at least 150 minutes per week on average during the regular school year.

8 Va. Admin. Code § 20-132-190

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.