Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Education
 
Board
State Board of Education
 
Guidance Document Change: In 2021, the Virginia General Assembly passed House Bill 1904 and Senate Bill 1196, and was signed into law by Governor Northam. The law establishes new requirements to support culturally competent educators in the Commonwealth. The Guidance on Cultural Competency Training for Teachers and Other Licensed School Board Employees in Virginia Public Schools was developed for the Board to fulfill the statutory mandate to provide guidance on the minimum standards for the local training requirement.
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12/7/21  11:22 pm
Commenter: Anonymous

Not clear or specific
 

The regulation as written is open to wide interpretation to the extent that it is not guidance at all. Most of the operative terms are undefined.  It should be very clear what will be taught, how it will be taught,  and how such instruction is expected to be actionable.  

Lack of clarity could result in abuse, waste or unintended consequences. 

The clarified terms and approach should be justified by studies showing positive results measured against clear criteria. 

The proposal should not be adopted until these issues are addressed. 

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