Agency
Department of Education
 
Board
State Board of Education
 
chapter
General Procedures for Licensure and Background Checks [8 VAC 20 ‑ 821]
 
Guidance Documents
 
Chapter Information
Description None entered
State Authority § 22.1-16 ; § 22.1-289.046
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation None entered
Meetings

Contact Information
Name / Title: Jim Chapman  / Regulatory and Legal Coordinator
Address: James Monroe Bldg., 25th Floor
101 N. 14th St.
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: jim.chapman@doe.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)225-2540    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Exempt Action for Chapter 917 of the 2026 Acts of the Assembly
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (10/19/2026).

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Adopt New Standards for the General Procedures and Information for Licensure Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/01/2026.