8VAC20-760-30: Exemption from regulatory provisions

A. In conjunction with the designation of an SDI, the board may exempt a local school board from board regulations as requested in a school division's plan of innovation. However, the board shall not grant exemptions from the following provisions:

1. Regulations mandated by state or federal law;

2. Regulations designed to promote health or safety;

3. Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children with Disabilities in Virginia (8VAC20-81);

4. Student achievement expectations (8VAC20-132-40);

5. Requirements for graduation (8VAC20-132-50 and 8VAC20-132-51);

6. Program of instruction and learning objectives (8VAC20-132-70); or

7. Parts VIII and IX of the Virginia Standards of Accreditation (8VAC20-132-260 through 8VAC20-132-320).

B. The board may grant all or a portion of any request for such an exemption and designate conditions as appropriate.