Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Education
Board
State Board of Education
chapter
Rules Governing General Educational Development Certificates [8 VAC 20 ‑ 360]
Action:
Repeal of Regulations Following Periodic Review
Action 6700
 
General Information
Action Summary The regulatory Chapter 360 (Regulations Governing General Educational Development Certificates) is no longer necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare due to the fact it is no longer required. The regular no-cost procurement process ensures that the approved assessment(s) and testing protocols remain compliant with the Board guidance and the credential retains its rigorous value. Therefore, Chapter 360 should be repealed.
Chapters Affected Only affects this chapter.
Executive Branch Review This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process.
RIS Project Yes  [8133]
Result of Prior Periodic Review Filed 6/24/2024
New Periodic Review This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
 
Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
Stage ID Stage Type Status
10691 Fast-Track Comment period is underway and will end on 12/17/2025.
 
Contact Information
Name / Title: Jim Chapman  / Director of Board Relations
Address: James Monroe Bldg.
101 N. 14th St., 25th Floor
Richmond, 23219
Email Address: jim.chapman@doe.virginia.gov
Phone: (804)750-8750    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-