Bill > HB1936

This bill requires the Virginia Department of Education to create and maintain a comprehensive index of all mandatory training programs for public elementary and secondary school teachers. The index must include detailed information about each training, such as which teachers are required to complete it, the training's topic, length, frequency, and the total number of training hours teachers must complete within a specific timeframe. Teachers will be limited to participating in certain types of training (such as those related to mandatory test violations) no more than once every five years, unless additional training is deemed necessary by school board leadership to comply with laws or address misconduct. Teachers must also sign a written attestation confirming they understand the training material. The Department of Education is required to review and update this index annually, ensuring its accuracy, and must make the index publicly accessible on its website by August 1, 2025, with a specific implementation deadline of November 1, 2025. The goal of this bill appears to be increasing transparency and reducing unnecessary repetitive training for teachers while ensuring they receive required and relevant professional development.

Budget and Finance, Education, Health and Social Services

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB1936