VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

The Virginia Daily Education News is a daily update (Monday through Friday) of education news throughout Virginia. Links are created to various media outlets throughout the state.

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Abingdon High School students simulate drunk, distracted driving

Students at Abingdon High School took part in an impaired and distracted driving class on Monday to give them perspective on dangerous behavior behind the wheel.

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Amherst schools hope veto of sales tax referendum bill can be reversed

Amherst County public schools' officials plan to write Lynchburg area legislators in Virginia General Assembly in hopes of urging Gov. Glenn Youngkin to reconsider a recent veto of Senate Bill 14, which would allow any locality to levy a 1% surcharge on sales taxes to fund school construction if voters approve it in a local referendum.

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Loudoun Middle Schoolers Rally to Establish CTE Clubs

Farmwell Station Middle School student Liam Gandhi wanted to start a Health Occupations Students of America club chapter at his school.

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Bill allowing school boards to provide period education in schools signed into law by Governor Youngkin

A bill that permits educational programs about periods to be taught in public schools, if school boards allow it, has been signed into law by Governor Glenn Youngkin.

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Powhatan school division adopts transgender model policies

Powhatan school board adopts 2023 transgender model policy which will require teachers and staff to refer to students by their name and or pronouns associated with official school records.

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Fairfax Co. schools stand to lose millions in funding under Youngkin's proposed budget amendments, school system says

Fairfax County Public Schools would lose millions in funding in the next two years, as a result of Gov. Glenn Youngkin's proposed changes to the state budget.

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Awards handed out at school board meeting

During the Nelson County School Board meeting on April 11, Superintendent Amanda Hester gave out One Nelson awards and other recognitions.

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Virginia Symphony Orchestra performs for IWCS students

Elementary students across Isle of Wight County Schools attended one of two special concerts from the Virginia Symphony Orchestra.

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School construction bill a target for potential veto override

The General Assembly is likely headed for a special session before adopting its budget ahead of a statutory July 1 deadline, an outcome that could leave school districts — including Fredericksburg’s — in limbo as they look to finalize their own funding.

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Deputy Cameron Adkins recognized by PCPS board

Patrick County Deputy Cameron Adkins was recognized by the Patrick County Public Schools board.

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Friday, May 31, 2024: School Law Conference


Join us for a day of enlightenment and collaboration at the Virginia School Boards Association Hybrid School Law Conference. Our lineup of speakers will dive into relevant topics in education law, providing valuable insights for legal professionals, school board members, and policymakers alike.


Date: May 31, 2024

Location: Hybrid - Richmond Marriott Short Pump

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