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VA HB894
VA HB894Education preparation programs; teacher licensure, certain instruction or training.
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Introduced
01/07/2020
01/07/2020
In Committee
02/27/2020
02/27/2020
Crossed Over
02/07/2020
02/07/2020
Passed
03/06/2020
03/06/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/08/2020
04/08/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Education preparation programs; teacher licensure; certain training or instruction. Requires education preparation programs offered by public institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education to ensure that, as a condition of degree completion, each student enrolled in the education preparation program receives instruction on positive behavior interventions and supports; crisis prevention and de-escalation; the use of physical restraint and seclusion, consistent with regulations of the Board of Education; and appropriate alternative methods to reduce and prevent the need for the use of physical restraint and seclusion. The bill requires every person seeking initial licensure as a teacher who has not received such instruction to receive instruction or training on such topics. The bill requires the Board of Education to adopt regulations to implement the foregoing requirements.
AI Summary
This bill requires education preparation programs at public and private institutions of higher education to ensure that, as a condition of degree completion, each student receives instruction on positive behavior interventions and supports, crisis prevention and de-escalation, the use of physical restraint and seclusion, and appropriate alternative methods to reduce and prevent the need for physical restraint and seclusion. The bill also requires every person seeking initial teacher licensure who has not received such instruction to receive training on these topics. The Board of Education is required to adopt regulations to implement these requirements.
Committee Categories
Education, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0870) (on 04/08/2020)
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