§ 22.1-238 – (Effective July 1, 2026) Approval of textbooks and other high-quality instructional materials

A. The Board of Education shall have the authority to approve textbooks and other high-quality instructional materials suitable for use in the public schools and shall have authority to approve instructional aids and materials for use in the public schools. The Board shall publish a list of all approved textbooks and other high-quality instructional materials on its website and shall list the publisher and the current lowest wholesale price of such textbooks and other high-quality instructional materials.

B. Any school board may use textbooks and other high-quality instructional materials not approved by the Board provided the school board selects such textbooks and other high-quality instructional materials in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Board.