Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
 
Agency
Department of Education
 
Board
State Board of Education
 
chapter
Licensure Regulations for School Personnel [8 VAC 20 ‑ 21]    (Repealed)
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description The licensure regulations set forth the qualifications that must be met by all public school teachers in Virginia. The licensure requirements ensure that Virginia's classroom teachers have the academic background needed to facilitate student achievement of the Standards of Learning for Virginia's public schools.
State Authority Code of Virginia, Section 22.1-16. and Section 22.1-298.
Federal Authority Not applicable
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation Not yet determined by the Board of Education.
Meetings See all meetings (2) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
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
Telephone: (804)750-8750    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
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.
Technical revisions to comport with 2005 legislative amendments: Sections 80, 90, 660, 680
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/22/2005.
Technical revisions: align with Code changes
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/05/2005.
Revision to regulations Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/24/2002.
Amendments to Establish an Alternative Route to Licensure for Career Switchers Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/13/2002.
Final regulation: American Sign Language Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2000.
Final regulations: Military Alternative Route Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2000.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Repeal 8 VAC 20-21and replace with new regulations 8 VAC 20-22 Final Stage withdrawn on 08/18/2011 prior to submission to DPB.
federal/state requirement changes Proposed Stage withdrawn on 04/03/2007 before DPB completed its review.
Technical revisions: align with Code changes
Proposed Stage withdrawn on 01/24/2005 prior to submitting for AG review.