Fairfax County Schools superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid said Virginia s schools celebrated students unique abilities, and denied withholding awards to protect feelings.
The prospective guidance was proposed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin in a televised interview aired Wednesday, amid public outcry over 16 schools decision to delay notifying students.
Four more Northern Virginia high school principals notified parents on Friday admitting that they had withheld National Merit award notifications from students. Shawn DeRose, principal of Annandale High School wrote a letter for parents noting.
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares says at least 13 high schools failed to let students know they won merit awards, causing them to miss out on scholarships.