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Department of Education

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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12/30/21 12:05 pm

Commenter: MaryAnn Edman

No cultural competency training or CRT

We do not believe teachers or other licensed school board employees need cultural competency training. This is just another way to teach Critical Race Theory and other racist beliefs. It's a total waste of time and taxpayer money as well. Skin color should NEVER be a factor in any teaching, training, or discussions in our schools. People are people.

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