Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the State Board of Education intends to consider amending 8VAC20-131, Regulations Establishing Standards for Accrediting Public Schools in Virginia. The purpose of the proposed action is to (i) eliminate the Standard Technical, Advanced Technical, and Modified Standard Diplomas; (ii) change the graduation requirements for the Standard and Advanced Studies Diplomas; and (iii) otherwise conform the regulations to Chapters 454 and 642 of the 2012 Acts of Assembly to strengthen postsecondary education and workplace readiness opportunities for all students.

The agency intends to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

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

Public Comment Deadline: June 5, 2013.

Agency Contact: Anne Wescott, Assistant Superintendent, Policy and Communications, Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120, telephone (804) 225-2403, FAX (804) 225-2524, or email anne.wescott@doe.virginia.gov.