Virginia § 32.1-78 - Reporting information about children with health problems or disabilities

Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 32.1-78 — Reporting information about children with health problems or disabilities, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 32.1-78. Reporting information about children with health problems or disabilities

Notwithstanding § 32.1-271 or any other law to the contrary, the Commissioner shall report to the Superintendent of Public Instruction or to the appropriate school division superintendent within the Commonwealth the identity of, and pertinent information about, children with health problems or disabilities that might affect the child's career in school and his need for special education.

Code 1950, § 32-11.1; 1972, c. 431; 1979, c. 711; 2023, cc. 148, 149.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 32.1-78

What does Code of Virginia § 32.1-78 cover?

Section 32.1-78 ("Reporting information about children with health problems or disabilities") 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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