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§ 22.1-203.3 Religious viewpoint expression; student expression

Students may express their beliefs about religion in homework, artwork, and other written and oral assignments free from discrimination based on the religious content of their submissions. Home and classroom work shall be judged by ordinary academic standards of substance and relevance and other legitimate pedagogical concerns identified by the school.

History

This law was first created in 2008. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter 859 of that year’s edition of “Acts of Assembly,” the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year.

2008, c. 859.

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