| Action Summary | The periodic review found that chapter 8VAC20-25 is no longer needed and should be repealed. The promulgation of chapter 8VAC20-25 was completed and became effective on March 4, 1998. Since then, this chapter has not evaluated the degree to which technology, economic conditions, or other factors have changed in the area affected by the regulation. There is no longer a continued need for the regulation. Section 8VAC20-23-40 of the Virginia Administrative Code previously required individuals seeking initial licensure to demonstrate proficiency in using of educational technology for instruction. The standards for such proficiency were set by 8VAC20-25. The requirement in 8VAC20-23-40 was removed from the regulation on April 15, 2021. Additionally, the role of technology in daily life, and education has changed significantly since the chapter was originally promulgated. The chapter was designed to facilitate technological proficiency in an era before the current expansion of technology into daily life and education (through smartphones, the internet social media, learning management systems, etc.). Today’s education delivery is far more dependent on technology than when these regulations were promulgated, and school divisions have responded appropriately. While this regulation does not appear to overlap, duplicate, or conflict with federal or state law or regulation, it is no longer required by federal or state law or regulation. |
| Chapters Affected | Only affects this chapter. |
| Executive Branch Review | This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process. |
| RIS Project | Yes [8019] |
| Result of Prior Periodic Review Filed | 3/13/2024 |
| New Periodic Review | This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review. |
| Name / Title: | Jim Chapman / Director of Board Relations |
| Address: |
James Monroe Bldg. 101 N. 14th St., 25th Floor Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Email Address: | jim.chapman@doe.virginia.gov |
| Phone: | (804)750-8750 FAX: ()- TDD: ()- |