HB 419 — Higher educational institutions; education preparation programs, coursework, audit.
Last action — Enacted, Chapter 757 (effective - see bill)
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2022. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on April 27, 2022.
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2 sponsors
1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Passed 8 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Institutions of higher education; education preparation programs; coursework; audit. Requires each education preparation program offered by a public institution of higher education or private institution of higher education that provides training for any student seeking initial licensure by the Department of Education to (i) include a program of coursework and require all such students to demonstrate mastery in science-based reading research and evidence-based literacy instruction and require such program of coursework and the student mastery required to be demonstrated therein to be consistent with definitions and expectations established by the Board of Education and the Department of Education after consultation with a commission consisting of independent literacy experts and stakeholders with knowledge of science-based reading research and evidence-based literacy instruction that has reviewed the relevant regulations and (ii) for any such student seeking initial licensure by the Department of Education as a teacher with an endorsement in early childhood, elementary education, or special education or with an endorsement as a reading specialist, ensure that reading course work and field practice opportunities are a significant focus of the education preparation program. The bill requires the Department of Education to audit at least once every seven years each education preparation program, in alignment with each program's accreditation cycle, for compliance with such requirements. The provisions of the bill become effective beginning with the 2024-2025 school year.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
33 added · 35 removedPlain-language change summary
The bill HB 419 has been amended to clarify that education preparation programs must emphasize reading coursework and field practice for future teachers. Specifically, it mandates a significant focus on evidence-based literacy instruction for those seeking licenses in early childhood, elementary education, and special education. Additionally, it specifies that the Department of Education will conduct audits of these programs every seven years to ensure compliance with established standards. This change aims to improve literacy education in Virginia, ultimately benefiting students by ensuring teachers are well-prepared in this critical area.
RECONVENED SESSION REENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY --–– 2022 RECONVENED SESSION CHAPTER 757R An Act to amend and reenact § 23.1-902.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to institutions of higher education;
E N [H 419] Approved AprilR 27,O 20221. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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L § 23.1-902.1.
Each education preparation program offered by a public institution of higher education or private institution of higher education that provides training for any student seeking initial licensurelicensurE by the Board of Education shall:
1.science-based reading research and evidence-based literacy instruction.
IncludeEach asuch program ofofn courseworkD and require all such students to demonstrate mastery in coursework and the student mastery required to be demonstrated therein shall be consistent with definitions and expectations established by the Board of Education and the Department of Education after consultation with a commission consisting of independent literacy experts and stakeholders with knowledge of science-based reading research and evidence-based literacy instruction that has reviewed the requirements established in subdivision 6 of 8VAC20-23-130, subdivision 6 of 8VAC20-23-190,8VAC20-23-190,viewed subdivision 2 a of 8VAC20-23-350, 8VAC20-23-510 through 8VAC20-23-580, and 8VAC20-23-660;
For any such student seeking initial licensure by the Board of Education as a teacher withwitH an endorsement in early childhood, elementary education, or special education or with an endorsementendorsemeBt as a reading specialist, ensure that reading coursework and field practice opportunities are a significantsigni9icant focusfocB. of the education preparation program.
B.The Department of Education shall audit at least once every seven years each education R preparation program, in alignment with each program's accreditation cycle, for compliance with the requirements set forth in subsection A.
The Department of Education shall audit at least once every seven years each education preparation program, in alignment with each program's accreditation cycle, for compliance with the requirements set forth in subsection A.
Each education preparation program offered by a public institution of higher education or private institution of higher education that leads to a degree, concentration, or certificate for reading specialists shall include a program of coursework and other training in the identification of and the appropriateappropriatecialists interventions, accommodations, and teaching techniques for students with dyslexia or a related disorder.
Such program shall (i) include coursework in the constructs and pedagogy underlying remediation of reading, spelling, and writing and (ii) require reading specialists to demonstrate mastery of an evidence-based, structured literacy instructional approach that includes explicit, systematic, sequential, and2. cumulative instruction.
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View plain text versions (5)
- HB419ER2 View text pdf April 27, 2022
- CHAP0757 View text Current pdf April 27, 2022
- HB419ER View text pdf March 02, 2022
- Engrossed Printed as engrossed 22103880D-E pdf February 03, 2022
- Prefiled Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22103880D pdf January 11, 2022
Action History
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Enacted, Chapter 757 (effective - see bill)
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Signed by President as reenrolled
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Signed by Speaker as reenrolled
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Reenrolled bill text (HB419ER2)
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Reenrolled
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Governor's recommendation adopted
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Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N)
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VOTE: Adoption (85-Y 15-N)
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House concurred in Governor's recommendation (85-Y 15-N)
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Placed on Calendar
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Governor's recommendation received by House
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Impact statement from DPB (HB419ER)
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2022
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Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 11, 2022
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Enrolled
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Impact statement from DPB (HB419E)
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Passed Senate (27-Y 13-N)
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Read third time
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Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)
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Reported from Education and Health (14-Y 1-N)
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Assigned Education sub: Higher 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 (85-Y 15-N)
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Read third time and passed House (85-Y 15-N)
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Printed as engrossed 22103880D-E
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Engrossed by House as amended HB419E
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Committee amendments agreed to
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Read second time
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Read first time
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Reported from Education with amendment(s) (20-Y 2-N)
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House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
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Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N)
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Assigned Education sub: Early Childhood/Innovation
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Referred to Committee on Education
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22103880D
Sponsors
- Karrie K. Delaney · Primary
- Kathleen Murphy · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 30 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (1)
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 85 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 85 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 86% | 14% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 27 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 27 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 68% | 33% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 7% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Barker, George L. | — | Yea |
| Cosgrove, John A., Jr. | — | Yea |
| David R. Suetterlein | — | Yea |
| Dunnavant, Siobhan S. | — | Yea |
| 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 | — | Yea |
| Newman, Stephen D. | — | Nay |
| Petersen, J. Chapman | — | Yea |
| Saslaw, Richard L. | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 85 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 85 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 86% | 14% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 9% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Greenhalgh, Karen S. | — | Yea |
| Anne Ferrell Tata | — | Yea |
| Avoli, G. "John" | — | Yea |
| Batten, Amanda E. | — | Yea |
| Bourne, Jeffrey M. | — | Yea |
| Briana D. Sewell | — | Yea |
| Coyner, Carrie E. | — | Yea |
| Davis, Glenn R. | — | Yea |
| Delores L. McQuinn | — | Yea |
| Filler-Corn, Eileen | — | Yea |
| Freitas, Nicholas J. | — | Nay |
| Guzman, Elizabeth R. | — | Yea |
| LaRock, Dave A. | — | Yea |
| McGuire, John J., III | — | Nay |
| Michelle Lopes Maldonado | — | Yea |
| Mike A. Cherry | — | Yea |
| Sam Rasoul | — | Yea |
| Schuyler T. VanValkenburg | — | Yea |
| Shelly A. Simonds | — | Yea |
| Subramanyam, Suhas | — | Yea |
| Tara A. Durant | — | Yea |
| Wampler, William C., III | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Ferrell Tata | — | Yea |
| Avoli, G. "John" | — | Yea |
| Coyner, Carrie E. | — | Yea |
| Davis, Glenn R. | — | Not Voting |
| Delores L. McQuinn | — | Yea |
| Mike A. Cherry | — | Yea |
| Sam Rasoul | — | Yea |
| Shelly A. Simonds | — | Yea |
| Wampler, William C., III | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 419 do?
- Institutions of higher education; education preparation programs; coursework; audit. Requires each education preparation program offered by a public institution of higher education or private institution of higher education that provides training for any student seeking initial licensure by the Department of Education to (i) include a program of coursework and require all such students to demonstrate mastery in science-based reading research and evidence-based literacy instruction and require such program of coursework and the student mastery required to be demonstrated therein to be consistent with definitions and expectations established by the Board of Education and the Department of Education after consultation with a commission consisting of independent literacy experts and stakeholders with knowledge of science-based reading research and evidence-based literacy instruction that has reviewed the relevant regulations and (ii) for any such student seeking initial licensure by the Department of Education as a teacher with an endorsement in early childhood, elementary education, or special education or with an endorsement as a reading specialist, ensure that reading course work and field practice opportunities are a significant focus of the education preparation program. The bill requires the Department of Education to audit at least once every seven years each education preparation program, in alignment with each program's accreditation cycle, for compliance with such requirements. The provisions of the bill become effective beginning with the 2024-2025 school year.
- Who sponsors HB 419?
- HB 419 is sponsored by Karrie K. Delaney and Murphy, Kathleen.
- What is the current status of HB 419?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2022. Enacted.
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