§ 22.1-243 (Effective July 1, 2026) Distribution of textbooks and other high-quality instructional materials; charges for loss or damage; consumable materials
A. Each school board shall provide, free of charge, such textbooks and other high-quality instructional materials required for courses of instruction for each child attending public schools. However, a local school board may assess a reasonable fee or charge for damages or loss of school property when such property has been provided to students without charge.
B. Consumable materials such as workbooks, writing books, and drawing books may be purchased by school boards and either provided to students at no cost or sold to students at a retail price not to exceed seven percent added to the publisher’s price. If sold, the local school board shall develop a policy ensuring that workbooks, writing books, and drawing books are furnished to students who are unable to afford them at a reduced price or free of charge.
C. Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize a school board to charge fees to students for textbooks and other high-quality instructional materials or other materials used by a school board employee that are not directly used by a public school student.
History
The record of this law’s original creation isn’t available online. It has been modified 5 times. Those modifications are cataloged by “The Acts of Assembly,” a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly’s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1980, chapter 559; in 2008, chapters 430, 615, and 663; in 2009, chapter 81; in 2010, chapter 85; in 2025, chapters 680 and 683.
Code 1950, § 22-305; 1980, c. 559; 2008, cc. 430, 615, 663; 2009, c. 81; 2010, c. 85; 2025, cc. 680, 683.