8 Va. Admin. Code § 20-521-10
The following words and terms when used in this regulation shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Declared state of emergency" means the declaration of an emergency before or after an event by the Governor or by officials in a locality that requires the closure of any or all schools within a school division.
"Instructional time" means the period that students are in school on a daily or annual basis as defined in the Regulations Establishing Standards for Accrediting Public Schools in Virginia, 8VAC20-131.
"Severe weather conditions or other emergency situations" means those circumstances presenting a threat to the health or safety of students that result from severe weather conditions or other emergencies, including, but not limited to, natural and man-made disasters, energy shortages or power failures.
"Teaching days" means days when instruction is provided.
"Teaching hours" means hours when instruction is provided.
8 Va. Admin. Code § 20-521-10
Statutory Authority
§ 22.1-98 of the Code of Virginia.