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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1/4/22  11:47 pm
Commenter: Katrina

YES KEEP CULTURAL COMPETENCY
 

I am an alumna of FCPS schools, from kindergarten through 12th grade. I loved my education and want Virginia to continue providing caring comprehensive education to its students. This can only be done through the trained hands of teachers, faculty, and staff who care about fostering an inclusive learning environment. I am Asian and LGBT, and my ability to learn and succeed in school absolutely hinges on knowing that my educators respect everyone, are culturally aware, and consciously reflect and check their own teaching methods and curriculum. Keep the cultural competency training. It will save lives, improve futures, and build a better generation.

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