CHAPTER 670

An Act to require the disclosure of certain information in proceedings
brought against school boards and to provide penalties for violations.

[H 686]
Approved March 31, 1956

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

. §1. In any instance in which a proceeding is brought against a
school board, in matters other than the issuance of bonds, the borrowing
of money, the construction and care of school property, or the disposition
of funds of the school board, the court or judge trying the case, on motion
of the attorney representing the school board, may enter an order requir-
ing any person, firm, corporation or association bringing any such pro-
ceeding against the school board to file with the court the following
information:

(a) In the case of an organization, corporation or association or
other legal entity the names of the officers thereof. .

(b) In the case of a proceeding brought by individuals, the names
and addresses thereof. —

(c) In either case the names of all persons, firms, corporations and
associations who or which are contributing to or supporting such pro-
ceeding by contributions, loans, financial] assistance or other means.

(d) Whether or not contributions, loans, grants or other financial
assistance is being received from any corporation, association, person,
individual or other legal entity inside or outside the Commonwealth.

(e) A statement verified by oath stating whether or not the proceed-
ing is brought at the instance of the individual named as plaintiff in the
proceeding and without aid, suggestion or direction from any other source.

§ 2. If counsel for the plaintiff fails or refuses to furnish such
information when requested, the court shall strike the proceeding from
the docket and require counsel for the plaintiff to show cause why he
should not be held in contempt of court.
§ 3. Upon the filing of any information which may be required
under the provisions of this act the court or judge shall file the same with
the papers in the case.