 Initially serving kindergarten through 2nd grade, , it serves kindergarten through 12th grade.Originally chartered by Norristown Area School District, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) now serves as PAVCS' charter authorizer and monitors PAVCS' compliance with the stipulations of its charter.The PA Virtual is funded by state tax dollars and governed by Pennsylvania public school, charter school, cyber charter school, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.