HANOVER COUNTY, Va. -- The Hanover County School Board clarified its Code of Student Conduct to ensure students knew that those who participated in school walkouts would face consequences.
"Our Code of Student Conduct outlines our longstanding expectations for behavior and attendance, including that students are expected to report to and stay in their designated, supervised areas during instructional time," Hanover Schools spokesperson
Chris Whitley said in an emailed statement actions taken during Tuesday night's school board meeting. "If a student leaves the classroom, building, or school grounds without permission, they have always been held accountable in accordance with the Code of Student Conduct."
The modified policy approved by the board said an activity or written verbal disturbance during school that interfered with teaching or activities would not be allowed. This included leaving class or campus without permission during school hours.
The action was taken after walkouts during the 2021-22 school year over the Hanover School Board's refusal to adopt state laws regarding transgender school policies.
EDITOR'S NOTE: A previous version of this story indicated Hanover Schools would resume in August 2022. Hanover Schools will, in fact, resume on September 6, 2022. The Board did approve an August start date for the 2023-24 school year.
