TITLE 8. EDUCATION
Regulations Establishing Standards for Accrediting Public Schools in Virginia
Notice of Intended Regulatory Action
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.
VA.R. Doc. No. R13-3304; Filed April 9, 2013, 9:48 a.m.
TITLE 11. GAMING
Charitable Gaming Regulations
Notice of Intended Regulatory Action
Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Charitable Gaming Board intends to consider amending 11VAC15-40, Charitable Gaming Regulations. The purpose of the proposed action is to adopt regulations pertaining to a new bingo game called "network bingo" pursuant to Chapters 36 and 350 of the 2013 Acts of Assembly. This regulatory action is intended to promulgate the required network bingo regulations as well as amend provisions of the current regulations that staff has identified as needing clarification.
The agency intends to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.
Statutory Authority: §§ 18.2-340.15 and 18.2-340.19 of the Code of Virginia.
Public Comment Deadline: June 5, 2013.
Agency Contact: Erin Williams, Policy and Planning Coordinator, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 786-1308, FAX (804) 371-7479, TTY (800) 828-1120, or email erin.williams@vdacs.virginia.gov.
VA.R. Doc. No. R13-3652; Filed April 17, 2013, 1:25 p.m.