HB359

Virginia HB359 regulates private schools using public funds for tuition, setting standards for accountability, transparency, and civil rights.

Virginia HB359 establishes regulations for private elementary and secondary schools in the Commonwealth that receive tuition payments, in whole or in part, from public funds. These schools must adhere to accountability, transparency, and civil rights requirements comparable to those imposed on public schools. The bill outlines specific standards for participating private schools, including curriculum, instruction, special education, teacher and staff qualifications, health, safety, and facilities.