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Mandate 655

Mandate Information
Mandate Title:
Licensure Changes
Purpose of legislation
Requires that the Board of Education’s Licensure Regulations for School Personnel include requirements that every person seeking renewal of a license complete all renewal requirements including professional development in a manner prescribed by the Board, except that no person seeking renewal of a license shall be required to satisfy any such requirement by completing coursework and earning credit at an institution of higher education. Permits the Board of Education, upon request of the employing school division or educational agency, to issue a provisional license to a teacher seeking an initial license in the Commonwealth who has not attained an industry certification credential in the area in which the teacher seeks endorsement to issue a provisional license to teachers seeking an initial license in Virginia but who have not attained an industry certification credential in the area in which the teacher seeks endorsement.
Legislation mandating a change Chap 562 (2015)
Chap 385 (2015)
VAC chapters to be amended
8 vac 20 - 22 : Licensure Regulations for School Personnel
Associated Regulatory Actions
Action 4386: Updates to conform to legislative changes from 2015 and 2013 General Assembly session
Latest Stage: Final
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