Department of Education
State Board of Education
Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia
[8 VAC 20 ‑ 543]
Chapter Information
| Description | The program approval process in Virginia is designed to ensure an alignment between approved education programs and the needs of prek-12 schools. |
| State Authority | Code of Virginia, Section 22.1-298.2 Regulations Governing Education Preparation Programs |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | None entered |
| Meetings |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Mrs. Patty Pitts / Asst Superintendent for Teacher Ed and Licensure |
| Address: |
P.O. Box 2120 Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Email Address: | patty.pitts@doe.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)371-2522 FAX: ()- TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Establish Dual Language and Economics and Personal Finance Endorsements in the Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia | Proposed | Secretary of Education review in progress. |
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
Amend the Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/14/2020. |
| Comprehensive Revision of the Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/23/2018. |
| Fast-Track Revisions to the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel and the Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia | ||
| Withdrawn Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Amendments to Regulations Governing Approved Programs (Exempt Action)
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Final | Stage withdrawn on 05/17/2019 before submission to the Registrar. |