Virginia § 51.5-40 - Nondiscrimination under state grants and programs

Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 51.5-40 — Nondiscrimination under state grants and programs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 51.5-40. Nondiscrimination under state grants and programs

No person with a disability who is otherwise qualified shall on the basis of his disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving state financial assistance or under any program or activity conducted by or on behalf of any state agency.

1985, c. 421, § 51.01-40; 1990, c. 458; 1992, c. 627; 2002, c. 572; 2012, c. 847; 2014, c. 616.

Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Code of Virginia § 51.5-40 cover?

Section 51.5-40 ("Nondiscrimination under state grants and programs") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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