The board adopted a required policy barring denial of enrollment, attendance or participation in school activities based on a student’s or parent’s actual or perceived immigration or citizenship status.
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The superintendent said girls flag football and boys volleyball were underway at every LCPS high school in fall 2026. More than 500 students were taking part across the two new sports.
The board adopted Policy 5340 for safe and supportive temporary removal from learning. It includes moving classmates while a student stays to calm down. It calls for 24-hour parent notice for an individual student’s removal and administrative review after three removals involving that student.
On August 18, 2026 the board adopted the 2026-27 code of conduct, a new attendance regulation, and a policy requiring schools to notify parents about safe storage of firearms and prescription drugs.
Greensville County Public Schools
Starting in 2026-27, a long-term suspension goes from the principal's recommendation to a Discipline Review Committee, then to the superintendent if appealed, with the school board making the final decision. A revised suspension and expulsion policy (JGD/JGE) had its second reading in September.
Buckingham County Public Schools
The board adopted policy JFCM, which follows a new state law. Students may not use phones from arrival until dismissal. Staff said grades 6-12 would keep phones in lockers, but where phones go is still being worked out because not every student has a working locker. Students with diabetes may carry phones only under a medical plan.
Buckingham County Public Schools
The board adopted a renamed policy, 'Removal of Students from Classes.' A teacher files a written report and parents are told; if the behavior continues, a second report can lead to longer removal or another placement. Some board members said it still does not do enough to protect teachers who are assaulted. Staff will list which offenses lead to immediate removal.
On July 20, 2026 the board voted 3-2 not to change its admissions regulation (JEC-R) to let students who live outside King George County enroll by paying tuition. Members Rachel Scott and Cathy Hoover voted against keeping the current rule. A June draft had proposed $6,100 a year for Virginia students and $16,100 for out-of-state students.
Albemarle County Public Schools
On July 16, 2026 the School Board adopted a new policy on professional boundaries and sexual misconduct, as amended, by roll call vote. As described to the board, it defines what counts as a professional boundary violation, names grooming behaviours, and sets expectations for one-to-one interactions, closed-door meetings, visibility, documentation, supervision and who must report a concern. The board adopted further redlined changes to the same policy, policy AG, on August 13, 2026.
Caroline County Public Schools
The 2026-27 Code of Student Conduct bans phone use for the whole school day, including hallways, restrooms and the cafeteria. Elementary and middle school students who bring a phone must turn it off and put it in a cell phone cabinet in their homeroom or the main office. High school students must keep phones off and stored in a backpack, locker, car or a set spot in class. The code also bans deliveries such as DoorDash, flowers and balloons during the school day, and bans masks without a doctor's note.
The board adopted revised Policy 8250. It includes cyberbullying in the bullying definition and removes the word educational from the offensive-environment language. The policy says bullying allegations between LCPS students should be addressed as soon as possible, including investigating allegations that could result in discipline.
The board adopted revised Policy 8270. The final neckline rule uses an imaginary horizontal line joining the armpits. A proposed ban on hats, pajamas and slippers failed, so those items remain allowed under the other dress rules.
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
The division is redrawing the attendance zones that decide which school each child goes to, for elementary, middle and high schools. A steering committee released draft maps on May 12, 2026 and asked families for feedback. The school board is due to choose a final map in October 2026, and the new zones would start in August 2027.
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
On June 16, 2026 the board approved the 2026-2027 student code of conduct and adopted a revised student conduct policy. The revision replaces the term electronic devices with smart devices, adds a definition of a smart device, and strengthens and clarifies the rules on using them at school to match changes in state law. It adds exemptions for students who need a device for medical management or under a limited English proficiency plan. The board also retired the separate dress code policy and moved its content into the conduct policy.
On June 15, 2026 the board updated policy JFCM. Students were 'restricted' from using phones from the first bell to dismissal; now they are 'prohibited' from using phones and smart devices, including smartwatches and tablets. Lunch and time between classes count. Separate rules for elementary, middle and high school say how phones must be stored.
After a first year of weapons-detection screening at school entrances, which principals called rocky with false alarms and long lines, the board adopted a written security-screening regulation (JFG-R/KK-R) on June 15, 2026. It took no action on the state school boards association's model cell-phone policy, keeping its own stricter 'bell-to-bell' phone rule, and principals floated piloting locking phone pouches for repeat offenders.
Buckingham County Public Schools
The board set the Class of 2027 graduation for Thursday, May 20, 2027 at 6 p.m. at Liberty University's Vines Center in Lynchburg. That day is an early release for primary, elementary and middle students. In a survey of 185 people, 80% supported the Vines Center, though some raised parking, accessibility and distance concerns.
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