Virginia 2024 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 142 — Public school teachers; licensure requirements, issuance of a one-year local eligibility license.

Last action — Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., May 17, 2024

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 05, 2024. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on March 09, 2024.

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  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Mixed recorded votes

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Summary

Public school teachers; licensure requirements; one-year local eligibility license; alternate routes and flexibility. Requires the Board of Education to include in its teacher licensure regulations provisions authorizing each school board, upon recommendation of the division superintendent or the school board and in accordance with the criteria set forth in the bill, to issue a one-year, nonrenewable local eligibility license that is only valid within the issuing school division to any individual who (i) received a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, (ii) has experience or training in a subject or content area as the school board and division superintendent may deem appropriate for the applicable teaching position or endorsement area, and (iii) is not seeking to provide instruction in special education or eligible for collegiate professional or postgraduate professional licensure. The bill establishes several requirements, criteria, and conditions relating to a local eligibility license. The bill has an expiration date of July 1, 2030.

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The amended version of Bill SB 142 introduces clearer definitions and processes related to teacher licensure in Virginia. Notably, it specifies the types of licenses available, including a "local eligibility license," which allows individuals to teach for up to one year while completing additional coursework. This change is important because it creates more flexible pathways for teachers to enter the profession, potentially addressing teacher shortages and ensuring that students have access to qualified educators.

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SESSION SENATE SUBSTITUTE 24107655D SENATE BILL NO.
SESSION ENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY –– CHAPTER E An Act to amend and reenact §§ 22.1-298.1, as it shall become effective, and 22.1-299 of the Code of alternate routes and flexibility.ol teachers;
142 FLOOR AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE (Proposed by Senator Hashmi on February 12, 2024) (Patron Prior to Substitute––Senator Mulchi) A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 22.1-298.1, as it shall become effective, and 22.1-299 of the Code of alternate routes and flexibility;
report.ers;
one-year local eligibility license;
one-year local eligibiRity license;
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
O [S 142] L Approved L Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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That §§ 22.1-298.1, as it shall become effective, and 22.1-299 of the Code of Virginia are amended and reenacted as follows:
That §§ 22.1-298.1, as it shall become effective, and 22.1-299 of the Code of Virginia are D ame§ 22.1-298.1.
§ 22.1-298.1.
2) Regulations governing licA.
2) Regulations governing licensure.
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S "Alternate route to licensure" means a nontraditional route to teacher licensure available to individuals who meet the criteria specified in the guidelines developed pursuant to subsection N O or regulations issued by the Board of Education.
"Alternate route to licensure" means a nontraditional route to teacher licensure available to individuals who meet the criteria specified in the guidelines developed pursuant to subsection N O or regulations issued by the Board of Education.
"Industry certification credential" means an active career and technical education credential that is earned by successfully completing a Board of Education-approved Board-approved industry certification occupational competency examination.onal license in the Commonwealth, or successfully completinA an "Licensure by reciprocity" means a process used to issue a license to an individual coming iTto the Commonwealth from another state when that individual meets certain conditions specified in the Board of Education's Board's regulations.
"Industry certification credential" means an active career and technical education credentiaB that is earned by successfully completing a Board of Education-approved Board-approved industry certifi4ation occupational competency examination.onal license in the Commonwealth, or successfully completinE an "Licensure by reciprocity" means a process used to issue a license to an individual coming into the Commonwealth from another state when that individual meets certain conditions specified in the Board of Education's Board's regulations.
E "Local eligibility license" means a nonrenewable license issued in accordance with subsection M, not to exceed one year, to an individual who needs to take additional coursework but otherwise meets employed by a school division in the Commonwealth with the intention of such individual, uponho may be satisfaction of the applicable requirements set forth in Board regulations, receiving full licensure with a renewable license.
"Local eligibility license" means a nonrenewable license issued in accordance with subsection M, not to exceed one year, to an individual who needs to take additional coursework but otherwise meets certain conditions for licensure set forth in the Board's regulations and subsection M, and who may be employed by a school division in the Commonwealth with the intention of such individual, upon renewable license.e applicable requirements set forth in Board regulations, receiving full licensure with a "Professional teacher's assessment" means those tests mandated for licensure as prescribed by the Board of Education.
U "Professional teacher's assessment" means those tests mandated for licensure as prescribed bB the Board of Education.
"Provisional license" means a nonrenewable license issued by the Board of Education for a specified period of time, not to exceed three years, to an individual who may be employed by a school division in the Commonwealth and who generally meets the requirements specified in the Board of Education's Board's regulations for licensure, but who may need to take additional coursework, pass additional assessments, or meet alternative evaluation standards to be fully licensed with a renewable license.
period of time, not to exceed three years, to an individual who may be employed by a school division in the Commonwealth and who generally meets the requirements specified in the Board of Education'sT 36 Board's regulations for licensure, but who may need to take additional coursework, pass additional 37 assessments, or meet alternative evaluation standards to be fully licensed with a renewable license.
who meets the requirements specified in the Board of Education's Board's regulations.to an individual B.
/ 38 "Renewable license" means a license issued by the Board of Education for 10 years to an indiTidual 39 who meets the requirements specified in the Board of Education's Board's regulations.
The Board of Education shall prescribe, by regulation, the requirements for the licensure of teachers and other school personnel required to hold a license.
U teachers and other school personnel required to hold a license.
(ii) written reprimand of license holders on grounds established by the Board, in accordance with law, noticE of which shall be made by the Superintendent of Public Instruction to division superintendents or their designated representatives;
(ii) written reprimand of license holders on grounds established by the Board, in accordance with law, notice of which shall be made by the Superintendent of Public Instruction to division superintendents or their designated representatives;
and (iii) the immediate and thorough investigation by the division that may form the basis for the revocation of his license.
and (iii) the immediate and thorough investigation by the division superintendent or his designee of any complaint alleging that a license holder has engaged in conduct investigations contained in such regulations shall require (a) the division superintendent to petition for the revocation of the license upon completing such investigation and finding that there is reasonable cause to believe that the license holder has engaged in conduct that forms the basis for revocation of a license;
At a minimum, such procedures forn conduct investigations contained in such regulations shall require (a) the division superintendent to petition for the revocation of the license upon completing such investigation and finding that there is reasonable cause to believe that the license holder has engaged in conduct that forms the basis for revocation of a license;
(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;
(b) the school board to proceed to a hearing on such petition for revocation within 90Sdays of the mailing of a copy of the petition to the license holder, unless the license holder requests1the copy of the investigative file and such petition for revocation to the Superintendent of Public Instruction at the time that the hearing is scheduled.
and (c) the school board to provide a copy of the investigative file and such petition for revocation to the Superintendent of Public Instruction at the time that the hearing is scheduled.
The Board of Education shall revoke the license of any person for whom it has received a notice of dismissal or resignation pursuant to subsection F of § 22.1-313 and, in the case of a person who is the subject of a founded complaint of child abuse or neglect, after all rights to any administrative appeal provided by § 63.2-1526 have been exhausted.
The Board of Education shall revoke the license of any person in the case of a person who is the subject of a founded complaint of child abuse or neglect, after allnd, rights to any administrative appeal provided by § 63.2-1526 have been exhausted.
In the case of a teacher who is the subject of a founded complaint of child abuse or neglect and whose license has been SB142S1 2 of 5 revoked pursuant to this subsection, in the event that a court reverses such finding of abuse or neglect and the individual submits to the Department an application for the reinstatement of his license as a teacher, the Board shall consider and act upon such application no later than 90 days after the date of submission.
In the case of a of 5 teacher who is the subject of a founded complaint of child abuse or neglect and whose license has been revoked pursuant to this subsection, in the event that a court reverses such finding of abuse or neglect and the individual submits to the Department an application for the reinstatement of his license as a teacher, the Board shall consider and act upon such application no later than 90 days after the date of submission.
the use of physical restraint and seclusion, consistent with regulations of the Board of Education;
the use of physical restraint and seclusion, consistent with of 5 regulations of the Board of Education;
of 5 in cultural competency;ing initial licensure or renewal of a license shall complete instruction or training 10.
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Every person seeking initial licensure or renewal of a license with an endorsement in history and social sciences shall complete instruction in African American history, as prescribed by the Board;
Every person seeking initial licensure or renewal of a license shall complete instruction or training in cultural competency;
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Every person seeking renewal of a license as a teacher shall complete training in the instruction of students with disabilities that includes (i) differentiating instruction for students depending on their team;
Every person seeking initial licensure or renewal of a license with an endorsement in hiRtory and social sciences shall complete instruction in African American history, as prescribed by the Board;
of students with disabilities that includes (i) differentiating instruction for students depending on their needs;
(ii) understanding the role of general education teachers on the individualized education program team;
and (iv)m understanding the goals and benefits of inclusive education for all students;
and (iv) understanding the goals and benefits of inclusive education for all students;
and 12.
and L 12.
Every person seeking initial licensure with an endorsement in early/primary education preschool through grade three, elementary education preschool through grade six, special education general curriculum kindergarten through grade 12, special education deaf and hard of hearing preschool through specialist shall complete study in science-based reading research and evidence-based literacy instruction.
Every person seeking initial licensure with an endorsement in early/primary education prEschool through grade three, elementary education preschool through grade six, special education general curriculum kindergarten through grade 12, special education deaf and hard of hearing preschool through grade 12, or special education blindness/visual impairments preschool through grade 12 or as a reading specialist shall complete study in science-based reading research and evidence-based literacy instruction.
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subdivision D 1, 3, 6, or 8 as a condition of such licensure, but each such teacher shall complete each such requirement during the first year of provisional licensure.
No teacher who seeks a provisional license shall be required to meet any requirement set forth in subdivision D 1, 3, 6, or 8 as a condition of such licensure, but each such teacher shall complete each such requirement during the first year of provisional licensure.
The Board shall issue a license to an individual seeking initial licensure who has not completed that will expire within three months or, at the discretion of the school board and division supNrintendent, within six months if the individual has received a satisfactory mid-year performance review in the current school year;
The Board shall issue a license to an individual seeking initial licensure who has not completed professional assessments as prescribed by the Board, if such individual (i) holds a provisionalSlicense that will expire within three months or, at the discretion of the school board and division sup1rintendent, within six months if the individual has received a satisfactory mid-year performance review in 2he current school year;
(iii) is recommended for licensure by Ahe division superintendent;
(iii) is recommended for licensure by Rhe division superintendent;
(v) has received an evaluation rating of pToficient conducted in a manner consistent with the Guidelines for Uniform Performance Standards andvaluation was Evaluation Criteria for Teachers, Principals, and Superintendents;
(v) has received an evaluation rating of proficient or above on the performance standards for each year of the provisional license, and such evaluation was Evaluation Criteria for Teachers, Principals, and Superintendents;
Each local school board or division superintendent may waive for any individual whom it seeks to employ as a career and technical education teacher and who is also seeking initial licensure orSrenewal requirement set forth in subsection C or subdivision D 2, 4, or 6.al education any applicable H.
Each local school board or division superintendent may waive for any individual whom it seeks to employ as a career and technical education teacher and who is also seeking initial licensure or renewal of a license with an endorsement in the area of career and technical education any applicable requirement set forth in subsection C or subdivision D 2, 4, or 6.
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The Board shall establish criteria in its regulations to effectuate the substitution of eSperiential learning for coursework for those persons seeking initial licensure through an alternate route as defined notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a renewable one-year license to teach in public high schools in the Commonwealth if he has:
The Board shall establish criteria in its regulations to effectuate the substitution of experiential in Board regulations.
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Such alternate routes shall include eligibility for any individual to receive,fined notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a renewable one-year license to teach in public high schools in the Commonwealth if he has:
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U including the communication and literacy assessment and the content-area assessment for thee BoTrd, endorsement sought.
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The literacy assessment for any individual seeking initial licensure througE an alternate route with an endorsement in early/primary education preschool through grade three, elementary education preschool through grade six, special education general curriculum kindergarten through grade 12, special education deaf and hard of hearing preschool through grade 12, or special education rigorous test of science-based reading research and evidence-based literacy instruction;
Received qualifying scores on the professional teacher's assessments prescribed by the Board, including the communication and literacy assessment and the content-area assessment for the endorsement sought.
andlude a 4.
The literacy assessment for any individual seeking initial licensure through an education preschool through grade six, special education general curriculum kindergarten through gradery 12, special education deaf and hard of hearing preschool through grade 12, or special education blindness/visual impairments preschool through grade 12 or as a reading specialist shall include a rigorous test of science-based reading research and evidence-based literacy instruction;
and 4.
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the Board (i) may provide for the issuance of a provisional license, valid for a period not to exceed three years, pursuant to subdivisionSD 5 or to any person who does not meet the requirements of this section or any other requirement for lice1sure exceed three years, to any former member of the Armed Forces of the United States or the Virginianot to National Guard who has received an honorable discharge and has the appropriate level of experie1ce or training but does not meet the requirements for a renewable license;
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the Board (i) may provide for the issuance of a provisional license, valid for a period not to exceed three years, pursuant to subdivision D 5 or to any person who does not meet the requirements of this section or any other requirement for licensure imposed by law;
and (iii) may provide for the issuance of a provisional license, valid for a period not to exceed three years, to any individual who has held within the last five years a valid and officially issued and recognized license or certification to teach issued by an entity outside of the United States but does not meet the requirements for a SB142S1 4 of 5 renewable license if the individual's license or certification to teach has been evaluated and verified by an entity approved by the Department.
(ii) shall provide for the issuance of a provisional license, valid for a period not to exceed three years, to any former member of the Armed Forces of the United States or the Virginia training but does not meet the requirements for a renewable license;
and (iii) may provide for the or issuance of a provisional license, valid for a period not to exceed three years, to any individual who has of 5 held within the last five years a valid and officially issued and recognized license or certification to teach issued by an entity outside of the United States but does not meet the requirements for a renewable license if the individual's license or certification to teach has been evaluated and verified by an entity approved by the Department.
Any teacher employed under a one-year local eligibility license shall be issued a collegiate professional or postgraduate professional license upon the expiration of the local eligibility license if such teacher, before or by the expiration of such local eligibility license, (i) receives a recommendation from the division superintendent and the school board, (ii) satisfies all requirements for the applicable license pursuant to relevant law and regulations, and (iii) satisfies any other criteria as may be prescribed by the Board;
Any teacher employed under a one-year local eligibility license shall be issued a collegiate professional or postgraduate professional license upon the expiration of the local eligibility license if such teacher, before or by the expiration of such local eligibility license, (i) receives a recommendation from the division superintendent and the school board, (ii) satisfies all requirements for the applicable license pursuant to relevant law and regulations, and (iii) satisfies any other criteria as may be of 5 prescribed by the Board;
The Department's Office of Licensure shall review each local eligibility license within a month of issuance to any individual to ensure compliance with all Board regulations.
The Department's Office of Licensure shall review each local eligibility license within aEmonth of issN.
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organization sponsored by a school board to petition the Board for approval of an alternate route to licensure that may be used to meet the requirements for a provisional or renewable license or any endorsement.
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The Board shall develop guidelines that establish a process to permit a school board oL any organization sponsored by a school board to petition the Board for approval of an alternate route to endorsement.
The petitioner may pro§ 22.1-299.
The petitioEer may proffer or the Board may impose conditions in conjunction with the approval of such petition.
§ 22.1-299.
such petition.
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No teacher shall be regularly employed by a school board or paid from public funds unless such teacher holds a license or provisional license issued by the Board or a one-year local eligibility license issB.
No teacher shall be regularly employed by a school board or paid from public funds unless such teacher holds a license or provisional license issued by the Board or a one-year local eligibility license issued by a school board pursuant to subsection M of § 22.1-298.1.
Notwithstanding the provision in § 22.1-298.1 that the provisional license is limited to three years, the following exceptions shall apply:
the following exceptions shall apply:n § 22.1-298.1 that the provisional license is limited to Shree years, 1.
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If a teacher employed in the Commonwealth under a provisional license is activated or deployed for military service within a school year (July 1-June 30), an additional year shall be added to the teacher's provisional license for each school year or portion thereof during which the teacher is activated deployment or activation.al year shall be granted the year following the return of the teacher Nrom 2.
If a teacher employed in the Commonwealth under a provisional license is activated or deployed for military service within a school year (July 1-June 30), an additional year shall be added tS the teacher's provisional license for each school year or portion thereof during which the teacher 1s activated or deployed.
The Board shall extend for at least one additional year, but for no more than two additioAal years, the three-year provisional license of a teacher upon receiving from the division superintendent (i) a recommendation for such extension and (ii) satisfactory performance evaluations for such teacheT for each year during the original three-year provisional license that such teacher was actually employed and subsection M of § 22.1-298.1 shall not be eligible for an extension of a provisional license.rsEant to 3.
The additional year shall be granted the year following the return of the teacher 2rom dep2.
The Board shall extend for at least one additional year, but for no more than two additional years, the three-year provisional license of a teacher employed in an accredited private elementary or secondary school or a school for students with disabilities that is licensed pursuant to Chapter 16 (§ 22S1-319 et extension and (ii) satisfactory performance evaluations for such teacher for each year of the oUiginal three-year provisional license.
The Board shall extend for at least one additional year, but for no more than two additional years, the three-year provisional license of a teacher upon receiving from the division superintendent (i) a recommendation for such extension and (ii) satisfactory performance evaluations for such teacher for each year during the original three-year provisional license that such teacher was actually employed and received a filed performance evaluation.
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Any individual issued a local eligibility license pursuant to subsection M of § 22.1-298.1 shall not be eligible for an extension of a provisional license.
In accordance with regulations prescribed by the Board, a person not meeting the requirements for a license or provisional license issued by the Board or for a one-year local eligibility licensSd issued by by a school board temporarily as a substitute teacher to meet an emergency.
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That the Board of Education shall convene a work group consisting of two representatives of the Virginia Association of School Superintendents, three representatives of the Virginia Education Association, three representatives of the Virginia Association of Colleges and Teacher EducatorT, the Board deems appropriate, to make recommendations on revising teacher licensurekeholders as U requirements to ensure the Commonwealth has the highest standards in the country for training and qualifications of its teaching workforce and rigorous alternative routes to licensure to improve recruitment and retention of highly trained teaching candidates with adequate classroom E report on the recommendations of the work group to the Governor, the Senate Committee ont a Education and Health, and the House Committee on Education by November 1, 2024.
The report shall have approval from at least two-thirds of work group members.
The Board shall extend for at least one additional year, but for no more than two additional years, school or a school for students with disabilities that is licensed pursuant to Chapter 16 (§ 22.1-319 ety seq.) upon receiving from the school administrator of such school (i) a recommendation for such extension and (ii) satisfactory performance evaluations for such teacher for each year of the original three-year provisional license.
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In accordance with regulations prescribed by the Board, a person not meeting the requirements for a license or provisional license issued by the Board or for a one-year local eligibility licensed issued by by a school board temporarily as a substitute teacher to meet an emergency.
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Action History

  1. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., May 17, 2024

  2. Communicated to Governor

  3. Senate rejected Governor's recommendation (19-Y 21-N)

  4. Governor's recommendation received by Senate

  5. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 8, 2024

  6. Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 11, 2024

  7. Signed by President

  8. Signed by Speaker

  9. Impact statement from DPB (SB142ER)

  10. Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB142ER)

  11. Enrolled

  12. House amendments agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N)

  13. VOTE: Block Vote Passage (97-Y 0-N)

  14. Passed House with amendments BLOCK VOTE (97-Y 0-N)

  15. Engrossed by House as amended

  16. Committee amendments agreed to

  17. Read third time

  18. Read second time

  19. Reported from Education with amendment(s) (22-Y 0-N)

  20. Impact statement from DPB (SB142S1)

  21. Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendments (8-Y 0-N)

  22. House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered

  23. Assigned Education sub: K-12 Subcommittee

  24. Referred to Committee on Education

  25. Read first time

  26. Placed on Calendar

  27. Read third time and passed Senate (38-Y 0-N)

  28. Engrossed by Senate - floor substitute SB142S1

  29. Substitute by Senator Hashmi agreed to 24107655D-S1

  30. Reading of substitute waived

  31. Committee amendment rejected

  32. Read second time

  33. Floor substitute printed 24107655D-S1 (Hashmi)

  34. Passed by for the day

  35. Passed by temporarily

  36. Read second time

  37. Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)

  38. Senate subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered

  39. Reported from Education and Health with amendment (15-Y 0-N)

  40. Impact statement from DPB (SB142)

  41. Assigned Education and Health Sub: Public Education

  42. Referred to Committee on Education and Health

  43. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24103530D

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Votes

Senate rejected Governor's recommendation (19-Y 21-N)

Failed 19 Yea · 21 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 192100
Total 192100
% of votes cast 48%53%0%0%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Nay
Angelia Williams Graves — Nay
Barbara A. Favola — Nay
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Carroll Foy, Jennifer D. — Nay
Christie New Craig — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Nay
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Nay
Ebbin, Adam P. — Nay
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
Hashmi, Ghazala F. — Nay
J.D. "Danny" Diggs — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Nay
Jeremy S. McPike — Nay
L. Louise Lucas — Nay
Lamont Bagby — Nay
Lashrecse D. Aird — Nay
Mamie E. Locke — Nay
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
McGuire, John J., III — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Nay
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Russet Perry — Nay
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saddam Azlan Salim — Nay
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Nay
Scott A. Surovell — Nay
Stella G. Pekarsky — Nay
Subramanyam, Suhas — Nay
T. Travis Hackworth — Yea
Tammy Brankley Mulchi — Yea
Tara A. Durant — Yea
Timmy French — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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House amendments agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N)

Passed 40 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 40000
Total 40000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Carroll Foy, Jennifer D. — Yea
Christie New Craig — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Ebbin, Adam P. — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
Hashmi, Ghazala F. — Yea
J.D. "Danny" Diggs — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
McGuire, John J., III — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Russet Perry — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
Subramanyam, Suhas — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Yea
Tammy Brankley Mulchi — Yea
Tara A. Durant — Yea
Timmy French — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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VOTE: Block Vote Passage (97-Y 0-N)

Passed 96 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 96003
Total 96003
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (99)
Member Party Vote
Adele Y. McClure — Yea
Alex Q. Askew — Yea
Alfonso H. Lopez — Yea
Amy J. Laufer — Yea
Anne Ferrell Tata — Yea
Arnold, Jonathan, E. P. — Not Voting
Atoosa R. Reaser — Yea
Batten, Amanda E. — Yea
Betsy B. Carr — Yea
Bill Wiley — Yea
Bonita G. Anthony — Yea
Briana D. Sewell — Yea
Bulova, David L. — Yea
C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. — Yea
Charniele L. Herring — Yea
Chris S. Runion — Yea
Convirs-Fowler, Kelly K. — Yea
Cordoza, A.C. — Yea
Coyner, Carrie E. — Yea
Dan I. Helmer — Yea
David A. Reid — Yea
Debra D. Gardner — Yea
Delores L. McQuinn — Yea
Delores Oates — Yea
Earley, Mark L., Jr. — Yea
Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker — Yea
Ellen H. McLaughlin — Yea
Ennis, N. Baxter — Yea
Eric Phillips — Yea
Eric R. Zehr — Yea
Fowler, Hyland F."Buddy," Jr. — Yea
Freitas, Nicholas J. — Yea
Gilbert, C. Todd — Yea
Green, W. Chad — Yea
H. Otto Wachsmann, Jr. — Yea
Higgins, Geary — Not Voting
Holly M. Seibold — Yea
Irene Shin — Yea
Israel D. O'Quinn — Yea
Jackie H. Glass — Yea
James A. "Jay" Leftwich — Yea
James W. Morefield — Yea
Jason S. Ballard — Yea
Jeion A. Ward — Yea
Joseph P. McNamara — Yea
Joshua E. Thomas — Yea
Joshua G. Cole — Yea
Kannan Srinivasan — Yea
Karen Keys-Gamarra — Yea
Karrie K. Delaney — Yea
Kathy K.L. Tran — Yea
Katrina Callsen — Yea
Kent, Hillary Pugh — Yea
Knight, Barry D. — Yea
Laura Jane Cohen — Yea
LeVere Bolling, Destiny — Yea
Lovejoy, Ian T. — Yea
Luke E. Torian — Yea
M. Keith Hodges — Yea
Maldonado, Michelle Lopes — Yea
Marcia S. "Cia" Price — Yea
Marcus B. Simon — Yea
Marshall, Daniel W., III — Yea
Marty Martinez — Yea
Michael B. Feggans — Yea
Michael J. Jones — Yea
Michael J. Webert — Yea
Mike A. Cherry — Yea
Milde, Paul V. — Not Voting
Mundon King, Candi — Yea
Nadarius E. Clark — Yea
Obenshain, Chris — Yea
Orrock, Robert D., Sr. — Yea
Owen, David — Yea
Patrick A. Hope — Yea
Paul E. Krizek — Yea
Phil M. Hernandez — Yea
Phillip A. Scott — Yea
R. Lee Ware — Yea
Rae Cousins — Yea
Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. — Yea
Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. — Yea
Rodney T. Willett — Yea
Rozia A. Henson, Jr. — Yea
Sam Rasoul — Yea
Scott A. Wyatt — Yea
Shelly A. Simonds — Yea
Sickles, Mark D. — Yea
Taylor, Kim A. — Yea
Terry G. Kilgore — Yea
Terry L. Austin — Yea
Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. — Yea
Thomas C. Wright, Jr. — Yea
Timothy P. Griffin — Yea
Tony O. Wilt — Yea
Vivian E. Watts — Yea
Wendell S. Walker — Yea
Will Davis — Yea
Wren M. Williams — Yea

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Reported from Education with amendment(s) (22-Y 0-N)

Passed 22 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 22000
Total 22000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (22)
Member Party Vote
Alex Q. Askew — Yea
Amy J. Laufer — Yea
Anne Ferrell Tata — Yea
Atoosa R. Reaser — Yea
Batten, Amanda E. — Yea
Briana D. Sewell — Yea
Convirs-Fowler, Kelly K. — Yea
Coyner, Carrie E. — Yea
Delores L. McQuinn — Yea
Ennis, N. Baxter — Yea
Eric R. Zehr — Yea
Freitas, Nicholas J. — Yea
Green, W. Chad — Yea
Laura Jane Cohen — Yea
LeVere Bolling, Destiny — Yea
Mike A. Cherry — Yea
Nadarius E. Clark — Yea
Phillip A. Scott — Yea
Rae Cousins — Yea
Sam Rasoul — Yea
Shelly A. Simonds — Yea
Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. — Yea

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Read third time and passed Senate (38-Y 0-N)

Passed 38 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 38002
Total 38002
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Not Voting
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Carroll Foy, Jennifer D. — Yea
Christie New Craig — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Ebbin, Adam P. — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
Hashmi, Ghazala F. — Yea
J.D. "Danny" Diggs — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Not Voting
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
McGuire, John J., III — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Russet Perry — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
Subramanyam, Suhas — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Yea
Tammy Brankley Mulchi — Yea
Tara A. Durant — Yea
Timmy French — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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Reported from Education and Health with amendment (15-Y 0-N)

Passed 15 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 15000
Total 15000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Christie New Craig — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
Hashmi, Ghazala F. — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
Tara A. Durant — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea

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Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)

Passed 40 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 40000
Total 40000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Carroll Foy, Jennifer D. — Yea
Christie New Craig — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Ebbin, Adam P. — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
Hashmi, Ghazala F. — Yea
J.D. "Danny" Diggs — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
McGuire, John J., III — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Russet Perry — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
Subramanyam, Suhas — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Yea
Tammy Brankley Mulchi — Yea
Tara A. Durant — Yea
Timmy French — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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What does SB 142 do?
Public school teachers; licensure requirements; one-year local eligibility license; alternate routes and flexibility. Requires the Board of Education to include in its teacher licensure regulations provisions authorizing each school board, upon recommendation of the division superintendent or the school board and in accordance with the criteria set forth in the bill, to issue a one-year, nonrenewable local eligibility license that is only valid within the issuing school division to any individual who (i) received a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, (ii) has experience or training in a subject or content area as the school board and division superintendent may deem appropriate for the applicable teaching position or endorsement area, and (iii) is not seeking to provide instruction in special education or eligible for collegiate professional or postgraduate professional licensure. The bill establishes several requirements, criteria, and conditions relating to a local eligibility license. The bill has an expiration date of July 1, 2030.
Who sponsors SB 142?
SB 142 is sponsored by Frank M. Ruff-resigned 1/10 and Tammy Brankley Mulchi.
What is the current status of SB 142?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 05, 2024. Enacted.
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