Education preparation programs; teacher licensure, certain instruction or training.
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HB 894 — Education preparation programs; teacher licensure, certain instruction or training.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 870 (effective 7/1/20)
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✓Passed House of Delegates
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2020. Enacted.
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Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 6 recorded votes so far.
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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.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
58 added · 48 removedPlain-language change summary
The changes made to Bill HB 894 include the removal of references to previous legislative sessions, which helps streamline the bill's presentation. Additionally, specific procedural language regarding the revocation of a teaching license has been adjusted to clarify the investigation process. This matters because it ensures a more straightforward understanding for those involved in the licensing process, potentially leading to quicker resolutions in cases of misconduct while maintaining fair standards for educators.
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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER 870 An Act to amend and reenact §§ 22.1-298.1 and 23.1-902 of the Code of Virginia, relating to education preparation programs;
[H 894] Approved April 8, 2020 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
(b) the school board to proceed to a hearing on such petition for revocation within 90 days of the mailing of a copy of the petition to the license holder, unless the license holder requests the cancellation of his license in accordance with Board regulations;
Education preparation programs offered by public institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education shall ensure that, as a condition of degree completion, each student enrolled in the education preparation program receives instruction on positive behavior interventions and supports;
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Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 870 (effective 7/1/20)
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2020
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Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 12, 2020
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Impact statement from DPB (HB894ER)
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Enrolled
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Passed Senate (28-Y 12-N)
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Read third time
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Passed by for the day
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Read third time
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Constitutional reading dispensed (37-Y 0-N)
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Reported from Education and Health (9-Y 6-N)
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Assigned Education sub: Public Education
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Referred to Committee on Education and Health
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Constitutional reading dispensed
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VOTE: Passage (97-Y 2-N)
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Read third time and passed House (97-Y 2-N)
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Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB894H1
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Committee substitute agreed to 20107488D-H1
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Read second time
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Impact statement from DPB (HB894H1)
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Read first time
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Committee substitute printed 20107488D-H1
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Reported from Education with substitute (20-Y 1-N)
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Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 0-N)
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Assigned Education sub: Post-Secondary and Higher Ed
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Referred to Committee on Education
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20103685D
Sponsors
- Ibraheem S. Samirah · Cosponsor
- Mark H. Levine · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 14 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (1)
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 146 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 28 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 28 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 70% | 30% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 37 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 37 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 0% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 60% | 40% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Chafin, A. Benton "Ben" | — | Nay |
| Barker, George L. | — | Yea |
| Cosgrove, John A., Jr. | — | Nay |
| David R. Suetterlein | — | Nay |
| Dunnavant, Siobhan S. | — | Nay |
| Edwards, John S. | — | Yea |
| Hashmi, Ghazala F. | — | Yea |
| Howell, Janet D. | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Mark J. Peake | — | Nay |
| Newman, Stephen D. | — | Nay |
| Petersen, J. Chapman | — | Yea |
| Saslaw, Richard L. | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 96 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 96 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 2% | 0% | 1% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 20 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 20 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 5% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Collins, Christopher E. | — | Yea |
| Avoli, G. "John" | — | Nay |
| Batten, Amanda E. | — | Yea |
| Bourne, Jeffrey M. | — | Yea |
| Bulova, David L. | — | Yea |
| Cole, Mark L. | — | Yea |
| Davis, Glenn R. | — | Not Voting |
| Delores L. McQuinn | — | Yea |
| Guy, Nancy D. | — | Yea |
| Guzman, Elizabeth R. | — | Yea |
| Joshua G. Cole | — | Yea |
| Keam, Mark L. | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| Marshall, Daniel W., III | — | Yea |
| McGuire, John J., III | — | Yea |
| Mugler, Martha M. | — | Yea |
| Robinson, Roxann L. | — | Yea |
| Sam Rasoul | — | Yea |
| Schuyler T. VanValkenburg | — | Yea |
| Subramanyam, Suhas | — | Yea |
| Tyler, Roslyn C. | — | Yea |
| Wampler, William C., III | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 89% | 0% | 0% | 11% |
How each member voted (9)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Collins, Christopher E. | — | Yea |
| Batten, Amanda E. | — | Yea |
| Bourne, Jeffrey M. | — | Yea |
| Joshua G. Cole | — | Yea |
| Keam, Mark L. | — | Yea |
| Mugler, Martha M. | — | Yea |
| Sam Rasoul | — | Yea |
| Tyler, Roslyn C. | — | Not Voting |
| Wampler, William C., III | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 894 do?
- 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.
- Who sponsors HB 894?
- HB 894 is sponsored by Samirah, Ibraheem S. and Levine, Mark H..
- What is the current status of HB 894?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2020. Enacted.
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