Virginia School Laws
Protects transgender students? Not Explicitly
No provision of Virginia state law explicitly addresses gender identity-based violence or other similar issues under the safe schools law. However, Virginia has anti-bullying, cyberbullying, intimidation and harassment provisions which generally apply to all students. VA. CODE ANN. § 22.1-279.6 (2005/2009)
Protects gay and lesbian students? Not Explicitly
No provision of Virginia state law explicitly addresses sexual orientation-based violence or other similar issues under the safe schools law. However, Virginia has anti-bullying, cyberbullying, intimidation and harassment provisions which generally apply to all students. VA. CODE ANN. § 22.1-279.6 (2005/2009)
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Last Updated: 9/3/2010