Section 10. Definitions

The following words and terms when used in this regulation shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Declared state of emergency" means the declaration of an emergency before or after an event by the Governor or by officials in a locality that requires the closure of any or all schools within a school division.

"Instructional time" means the period that students are in school on a daily or annual basis as defined in the Regulations Establishing Standards for Accrediting Public Schools in Virginia, 8VAC20-131.

"Severe weather conditions or other emergency situations" means those circumstances presenting a threat to the health or safety of students that result from severe weather conditions or other emergencies, including, but not limited to, natural and man-made disasters, energy shortages or power failures.

"Teaching days" means days when instruction is provided.

"Teaching hours" means hours when instruction is provided.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 22, Issue 21, eff. September 15, 2006.

Statutory Authority

§ 22.1-98 of the Code of Virginia.