FAQs
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Where can I find information about the Virginia homeschool laws? |
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The Home Educators Association of Virginia website, www.heav.org, can answer all your questions about homeschooling in VA. |
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When is the deadline for submitting a Notice of Intent form to the division superintendent? |
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August 15 |
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When is the deadline for sending evidence of progress (testing, evaluation, or portfolio) to the division superintendent? |
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August 1 |
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Can I teach my child to drive? |
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Yes. Read about driver education in VA at the HEAV website. |
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At what age can I leave my child at home unsupervised? |
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Prince William County Child Protective Services offers the following guidelines:
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At what age can an older sibling babysit a younger sibling? |
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Prince William County Child Protective Services offers the following guidelines:
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How do I get an Employment Certificate for my 14 or 15 year old teen? |
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The process for getting an Emplyment Certificate changed in 2013. The following infomation is from the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry. You can find the forms needed here. Employment Certificate Application Instructions The first phase of the electronic conversion allows employers and parents to electronically access, complete, and download forms required for the issuance of an employment certificate and is effective September 9, 2013. The application for an employment certificate requires submission of two documents; a Permission for Employment form and an Employer Intent to Employ form to the Labor and Employment Law Division
Only complete forms can be accepted for processing. Faxed documents cannot be accepted. Original forms must be submitted by U.S. mail. After completion by the appropriate parties the forms should be mailed to: The youth may not begin employment until the employment certificate is issued. Upon approval the employment certificate will be mailed directly to the employer. |