8VAC20-671-50. Types of licenses

The following shall apply consistent with §§ 22.1-323 , 22.1-323.1 , and 22.1-323.2 of the Code of Virginia:

1. A conditional license may be issued upon approval of an application to operate a school for students with disabilities not to exceed a period of six months. A conditional license may be renewed for a period of six months when a new school demonstrates compliance with administrative and policy requirements but has not fully demonstrated substantial compliance with requirements of this chapter.

2. An annual license may be issued under the following conditions and may be extended for a period not to exceed 36 successive months:

a. A school provides notice for continued licensure while holding a conditional or provisional license.

b. When a school holds a provisional license and substantially meets the requirements of this chapter.

c. When a school makes significant changes in its operation.

3. A triennial license shall be issued when a school holds an annual or triennial license and substantially meets the requirements of this chapter.

4. The term of a school's license may be reduced to provisional when the school has demonstrated an inability to achieve or maintain compliance with this chapter or other applicable regulations.

a. A provisional license may be issued at any time.

b. A provisional license may be renewed.

c. The issuance of a provisional license and any renewal thereof shall be for no longer a period than six successive months.