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State Board of Education
Mandate 546

Mandate Information
Mandate Title:
Teacher Licensure - Civics
Purpose of legislation
Requires the Board of Education to amend its regulations to require any individual licensed and endorsed to teach (i) middle school civics or economics or (ii) high school government or history who is seeking renewal of such license to demonstrate knowledge of Virginia history or state and local government by completing a module or professional development course specifically related to Virginia history or state and local government that has a value of five professional development points. This requirement applies for purposes of the individual's next or initial renewal occurring after July 1, 2014.
Legislation mandating a change Chap 726 (2013)
VAC chapters to be amended
8 vac 20 - 22 : Licensure Regulations for School Personnel
Associated Regulatory Actions
Action 4024: Amend to Conform to Senate Bill 1345, Senate Bill SB 986, and House Bill HB 2028 (2013)
Latest Stage: Final
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