Section 40. Records to be maintained

Except as otherwise provided in this section, all records shall be maintained at the licensed location of the school. The commissioner may, on written request from a school, permit records to be maintained at a location other than the licensed location for good cause shown.

Schools shall maintain accurate, complete, legible and up-to-date records, as required under §§ 46.2-1701.2 and 46.2-1701.3 of the Code of Virginia. Such records shall include:

1. All student records;

2. All business records;

3. All records relating to:

a. Compliance with or proof of exemption from local business licensing and zoning regulations;

b. Federal, state and local health, fire and building code requirements; and

c. Size and space requirements for places of business and classrooms; and

4. Any other records required by the department in a manner prescribed by the department.

All records shall be retained by the school for a minimum of three years after their creation. Copies of such records shall be provided to the department upon request.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 24, Issue 04, eff. January 1, 2008.

Statutory Authority

§§ 46.2-203 and 46.2-1703 of the Code of Virginia.