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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1/5/22  8:47 am
Commenter: Erich

Yes to Cultural Competency Training
 

Cultural competency is a critical component of raising competitive, empathetic, understanding and successful children. In a globalized world, children without this training and understanding lack the ability to engage and collaborate with people who  are different than they are. This is a critical piece of education that will help each child and our nation as a whole. This training will instill the necessary skills for future generations to work together despite our differences and help unite this dividing country. 

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