State Board of Education consists of nine members, all of which are appointed by the
governor. All appointed members are confirmed by the
Virginia General Assembly. Board members serve a term of four years and are limited to two consecutive terms. The state school board is responsible for establishing curriculum standards, high school graduation requirements, testing and assessment programs, teacher qualifications, rules and regulations for administration of state programs and standards for teacher accreditation. Additionally, the school board is responsible for implementing the No Child Left Behind Act.
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