Action:
Comprehensive Revision of the Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in
General Information
| Action Summary |
Section 22.1-298.2 of the Code of Virginia, states, in part, the following: “Education preparation programs shall meet the requirements for accreditation and program approval as prescribed by the Board of Education in its regulations….”
On September 21, 2007, Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia promulgated by the Board of Education, became effective. One additional amendment became effective on January 19, 2011, that responded to a requirement of the 2010 Virginia General Assembly to include local government and civics instruction specific to Virginia in certain preparation programs.
A comprehensive review of the Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia will be conducted. The regulations in their entirety will be examined. These regulations will be repealed, and new regulations are to be promulgated.
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| Chapters Affected |
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VAC |
Chapter Name |
Action Type |
| Primary |
8 VAC 20-542 |
[Repealed] Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia |
Repeal Entire Regulation
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| Other chapters |
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8 VAC 20 - 543 |
Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia |
Promulgate New Regulation
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| Exempt from APA |
No, this action is subject to the Administrative Process Act and the standard
executive branch review process.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [003477] |
| Note |
This action is intended to satisfy the requirement that an entire regulation be reviewed every 4 years.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
| Stage ID |
Stage Type |
Status |
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6374
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NOIRA
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Stage complete. Comment period ended 1/30/2013. |
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6674
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Proposed
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Stage complete. Comment period ended 10/31/2015. |
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7676
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Final
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 8/23/2018. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Patty S. Pitts
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Assistant Superintendent for Teacher Education and
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Address:
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P. O. Box 2120
Richmond, VA 23218
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Email Address:
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Patty.Pitts@doe.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)371-2522
FAX: ()-
TDD: ()-
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Agencies | Governor
