Virginia Code

Va. Code Ann. § 22.1-95 (2026)

Duty to levy school tax

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Each county, city and town is authorized, directed and required to raise money by a tax on all property subject to local taxation at such rate as will insure a sum which, together with other available funds, will provide that portion of the cost apportioned to such county, city or town by law for maintaining an educational program meeting the standards of quality for the several school divisions prescribed as provided by law.

Code 1950, § 22-126.1; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 162; 1980, c. 559.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2006–2025 · leading case: Cole v. Buchanan Cnty. Sch. Bd., 661 F. Supp. 2d 569 (W.D. Va. 2009).

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Cole v. Buchanan Cnty. Sch. Bd., 661 F. Supp. 2d 569 (W.D. Va. 2009). · cites it 2× “Va.Code Ann. § 22.1-95 (2006). Clearly, Virginia law establishes county school boards that have a wide breadth of financial autonomy and independent responsibilities.”

Bacon v. City of Richmond, 419 F. Supp. 2d 849 (E.D. Va. 2006). · cites it 3× “19, 2005; Agreement ¶ 3; see also Va.Code § 22.1-95.) In other words, the School Board can never truly provide complete relief to Plaintiffs without some requirement obligating the City Defendants to appropriate the funding necessary to enable reasonable progress toward…”

Monica Drasovean v. Steven Walts (Va. Ct. App. 2025). · cites it 2× “2009) (citing Code § 22.1-95). Local school boards manage local school systems’ funds.”

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