School records; may be received as evidence in cases involving custody of students, etc. (HB2406)
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Description
School records; self-authentication. Expands the types of school records that may be received as evidence in cases involving custody of the student or termination of parental rights to all school records provided that they are authenticated by the custodian of the records as true and accurate copies. Currently, only school records relating to attendance, transcripts, or grades may be received as evidence based on such authentication. Amends § 8.01-390.1 (“School records as evidence.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

