COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
P. O. BOX 2120
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23218-2120
SUPTS. MEMO. NO. 137
July 9, 1999

INFORMATIONAL

TO: Division Superintendents
FROM: Paul D. Stapleton
Superintendent of Public Instruction
SUBJECT: Transmittal of the 1999 Legislative Bill Book 
Enclosed are two copies of the Education Bills Passed & 
Joint Resolutions Agreed to by the 1999 General Assembly.  
All of the bills became effective July 1, 1999, unless 
otherwise indicated.

This publication will serve as a compilation of actions of 
the 1999 General Assembly session until such time as the 
Virginia School Laws are updated.    You may reproduce all 
or any part of this document for use in your division.

I hope you find this information to be helpful.  If you have 
any questions concerning the legislation, Mrs. Diane T. 
Atkinson, assistant superintendent for the Division of 
Policy and Public Affairs, will be able to assist you.  She 
can be reached at
(804) 225-2403.

Enclosures
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