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VA HB534
VA HB534Students who receive home instruction; teacher evaluation letter of student academic progress.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Students who receive home instruction; evaluation letter of student academic progress; qualifications to submit. Permits an evaluation letter submitted as evidence of the academic progress of a student who receives home instruction to be submitted by a licensed teacher or a person with a bachelor's degree or higher in an academic discipline. Current law requires such an evaluation letter to be submitted by a licensed teacher or a person with a master's degree or higher in an academic discipline.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the requirements for evaluating the academic progress of students receiving home instruction in Virginia by allowing an evaluation letter to be submitted by a licensed teacher who holds at least a bachelor's degree in an academic discipline, rather than the current requirement of a master's degree or higher. This change aims to broaden the pool of qualified individuals who can provide these evaluation letters, which are part of the evidence parents must submit annually to demonstrate their child is making adequate educational progress.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Left in Education (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB534 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB534) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1088309.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB534/text/HB534 |
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