As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning:

Terms Used In Virginia Code 22.1-212.28

  • Innovation: means a new or creative alternative to existing instructional or administrative practices or school structures that evidence-based practice suggests will be effective in improving student learning and educational performance. See Virginia Code 22.1-212.28
  • School board: means the school board that governs a school division. See Virginia Code 22.1-1

“School Division of Innovation” or “SDI” means a school division in which the local school board has developed and for which the Board has approved pursuant to regulations as set forth in this article a plan of innovation to improve student learning; educational performance; and college, career, and citizenship readiness skills in each school in the local school division.

“Innovation” means a new or creative alternative to existing instructional or administrative practices or school structures that evidence-based practice suggests will be effective in improving student learning and educational performance.

2017, c. 760.