Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Education
 
Board
State Board of Education
 
chapter
Licensure Regulations for School Personnel [8 VAC 20 ‑ 22]    (Repealed)
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description The present action proposes substantive changes in the requirements for licensure of school personnel. In a concurrent action, the Board of Education proposes to repeal the text of the current regulations (8 VAC 20-21) and promulgate new regulations (8 VAC 20-22). Substantive new requirements are proposed for the following areas: 1) conditions for licensure; 2) types of licenses; 3) designations of career paths to teaching; 4) added endorsements by examination; 5) conditions for licensure by reciprocity; 6) names of a few endorsements and requirements for some teaching areas; 7) endorsement areas by adding the mathematics specialist, school manager, and speech language assistants; and 8) the administration and supervision endorsement.
State Authority Sections 22.1-298 ; 22.1-299 ; 22.1-305.2
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation None entered
Meetings See all meetings (6) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Mrs. Melissa L. Luchau  / Office of Policy & Communications
Address: Post Office Box 2120
101 N. 14th St., 25th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: Melissa.Luchau@doe.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)225-2924    FAX: (804)225-2524    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Technical Revision to the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel (8VAC20-23)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/10/2019.
Amend to Comply with House Bill 261 (2016) (National Guard) Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/31/2017.
Amend to Comply with House Bill 279 (2016) (3 year license for CTE)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/22/2017.
Amend the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel (2016 Legislation)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/25/2017.
Comprehensive Revision of the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/23/2018.
Updates to conform to legislative changes from 2015 and 2013 General Assembly session
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/09/2015.
Conform to House Bill 373 and House Bill 758 of the 2014 General Assembly
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/14/2015.
Amend to Conform to Senate Bill 1345, Senate Bill SB 986, and House Bill HB 2028 (2013)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/28/2013.
Amend the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel to Conform to HB1295 and SB679
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/16/2013.
CH 22 and 542: Exempt Action: Local Government and Civics Instruction Requirement for License Renewa
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/19/2011.
Repeal text of 8 VAC 20-21 and promulgate new regulations (8 VAC 20-22). Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/21/2007.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Revisions to the Licensure Regulation for School Personnel to Comport with 2018 Legislation Fast-Track Stage withdrawn on 08/14/2020 before Attorney General's office completed its review.
Technical Revision to the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel (8VAC20-23) Fast-Track Stage withdrawn on 03/08/2019 before Attorney General's office completed its review.
Update to Reflect 2012 & 2013 Legislative Changes including a new Online Teacher License Proposed Stage withdrawn on 11/20/2015 after the Governor's office completed its review.
Repeal 8 VAC 20-21and replace with new regulations 8 VAC 20-22 Final Stage withdrawn on 08/18/2011 prior to submission to DPB.