Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Education
Board
State Board of Education
chapter
Licensure Regulations for School Personnel [8 VAC 20 ‑ 23]
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Action:
Exempt action to comport 8VAC20-23-100 with Chapter 546 of the 2022 Acts of the Assembly
Action 5971
 
General Information
Action Summary Chapter 546 of the 2022 Acts of the Assembly (“Chapter 546”) amended § 22.1-298.1 of the Code of Virginia to expand licensure reciprocity to spouses of reserve members of the Armed Forces of the United States or members of the Virginia National Guard who have obtained a valid out-of-state license. Chapter 546 further requires that the applicant-spouse include the military permanent assignment orders along with the application and that the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) determine and communicate the applicant-spouse’s eligibility for licensure by reciprocity within 15 business days of receipt of the complete application process. As a result of Chapter 546, the Virginia Board of Education (Board) must amend 8VAC20-23- 100 to align with § 22.1-298.1.
Chapters Affected Only affects this chapter.
Executive Branch Review This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act, but falls within the Executive Branch and will be reviewed by the Governor's Office.
RIS Project Yes  [7214]
Associated Mandates Expand licensure reciprocity to spouses of reserve members of the armed forces
New Periodic Review This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
 
Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
Stage ID Stage Type Status
9652 Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/09/2022.
 
Contact Information
Name / Title: Jim Chapman  / Regulatory and Legal Coordinator
Address: James Monroe Bldg., 25th Floor
101 N. 14th St.
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: jim.chapman@doe.virginia.gov
Phone: (804)225-2540    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-