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Board adopts guidance implementing seat‑time flexibility under HB1477; VDOE to provide supports

6112052 · August 28, 2025
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Summary

The Board approved guidance incorporating House Bill 14‑77 seat‑time flexibility into the existing alternatives to the 140 clock‑hour graduation pathways, and VDOE will publish implementation resources and provide technical assistance to divisions.

The Virginia Board of Education approved first and final review of updated guidelines for graduation requirements that incorporate seat‑time flexibility enacted by House Bill 14‑77.

Sophia McDaniel, director of Innovative Models and Policy at VDOE, explained the 2024 legislation requires the board to provide local school boards maximum flexibility to waive…

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