Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Education
Board
State Board of Education
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia [8 VAC 20 ‑ 543]
Guidance Documents
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. Tara McDaniel  / Director of Teacher Education
Address: 101 N. 14th Strert
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: tara.mcdaniel@doe.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)371-2475    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Proposed Amendments to the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel and Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia to Comport with Federal Guidelines Related to Accredited Institutions of Higher Education Fast-Track DPB Fast-Track authorization in progress.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Fast-Track Action to Amend the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel and Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia to Comport with Legislation from the 2021 General Assembly Session Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/01/2022.
Fast-Track Revisions to the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel and the Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/15/2022.
Establish Dual Language and Economics and Personal Finance Endorsements in the Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia Proposed Stage complete. Comment period ended 04/01/2022.
Amend the Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
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.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amendments to Regulations Governing Approved Programs (Exempt Action)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage withdrawn on 05/17/2019 before submission to the Registrar.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
3/13/2024 Filed Pending