Virginia 2019 Regular Session Status: Enacted

HB 2037 — Diversifying Teacher Workforce Act; teacher licensure, criteria, etc.

Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 407 (effective 7/1/19)

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2019. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 80% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 8 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Requires the Board of Education to issue a license to an individual seeking initial licensure who has not completed the professional assessments prescribed by the Board, if such individual (i) holds a provisional license that will expire within three months; (ii) is employed by a school board; (iii) is recommended for licensure by the division superintendent; (iv) has attempted, unsuccessfully, to obtain a qualifying score on the professional assessments prescribed by the Board; (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 conducted in a manner consistent with the Guidelines for Uniform Performance Standards and Evaluation Criteria for Teachers, Principals, and Superintendents; and (vi) meets all other requirements for initial licensure. The bill removes the requirement that the Board of Education prescribe an assessment of basic skills for individuals seeking entry into an approved education preparation program and establish a minimum passing score for such assessment. This bill is identical to

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

27 added · 34 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to HB 2037 clarify the requirements for teachers seeking initial licenses in Virginia, particularly in the area of career and technical education. Now, teachers must hold an industry certification in their endorsement area, or they can apply for a provisional license that allows them time to meet this requirement. This change aims to ensure that educators have the relevant industry experience and credentials, which is important for delivering quality education related to career and technical fields.

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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact §§ 22.1-298.1, 22.1-298.2, and 23.1-902 of the Code of Virginia, relating to teacher licensure;
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version CHAPTER 407 An Act to amend and reenact §§ 22.1-298.1, 22.1-298.2, and 23.1-902 of the Code of Virginia, relating to teacher licensure;
[H 2037] Approved   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
[H 2037] Approved March 14, 2019   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
The Board, in its regulations providing for licensure by reciprocity established pursuant to subsection J, shall permit applicants to submit third-party employment verification forms.
The Board, in its regulations providing for licensure by reciprocity established pursuant to subsection J K, shall permit applicants to submit third-party employment verification forms.
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Action History

  1. Approved by Governor-Chapter 407 (effective 7/1/19)

  2. Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, March 26, 2019

  3. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on February 28, 2019

  4. Signed by President

  5. Signed by Speaker

  6. Enrolled

  7. Read third time

  8. Referred to Committee on Education and Health

  9. Constitutional reading dispensed

  10. Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (99-Y 0-N)

  11. Printed as engrossed 19103702D-E

  12. Engrossed by House as amended HB2037E

  13. Committee amendments agreed to

  14. Read second time

  15. Read first time

  16. Assigned App. sub: Elementary & Secondary Education

  17. Referred to Committee on Appropriations

  18. Subcommittee recommends referring to Committee on Appropriations

  19. Assigned Education sub: Subcommittee #1

  20. Referred to Committee on Education

  21. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19103702D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 142 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Jennifer Carroll Foy

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (142)

142 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Passed Senate

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
Black — Yea
Carrico — Yea
Chafin — Yea
Dance — Yea
McClellan — Yea
Spruill — Yea
Wagner — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Barker, George L. — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Chase, Amanda F. — Yea
Cosgrove, John A., Jr. — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Dunnavant, Siobhan S. — Yea
Ebbin, Adam P. — Yea
Edwards, John S. — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. — Yea
Howell, Janet D. — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" — Yea
Newman, Stephen D. — Yea
Norment, Thomas K., Jr. — Yea
Petersen, J. Chapman — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Ruff, Frank M., Jr. — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saslaw, Richard L. — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Vogel, Jill Holtzman — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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Constitutional reading dispensed

Passed 37 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 37000
Total 37000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Black — Yea
Carrico — Yea
Dance — Yea
McClellan — Yea
Chafin — Yea
Spruill — Yea
Wagner — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Chase, Amanda F. — Yea
Cosgrove, John A., Jr. — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Dunnavant, Siobhan S. — Yea
Edwards, John S. — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. — Yea
Howell, Janet D. — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" — Yea
Newman, Stephen D. — Yea
Norment, Thomas K., Jr. — Yea
Petersen, J. Chapman — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Ruff, Frank M., Jr. — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saslaw, Richard L. — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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Reported from Education and Health

Passed 14 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 14000
Total 14000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (14)
Member Party Vote
Black — Yea
Carrico — Yea
Barker, George L. — Yea
Chase, Amanda F. — Yea
Cosgrove, John A., Jr. — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
Dunnavant, Siobhan S. — Yea
Howell, Janet D. — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Newman, Stephen D. — Yea
Petersen, J. Chapman — Yea
Saslaw, Richard L. — Yea

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Reported from Appropriations

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
James — Yea
Landes — Yea
Rush — Yea
Stolle — Yea
Jones, S.C. — Yea
Bell, John J. — Yea
Ingram — Yea
Peace — Yea
Poindexter — Yea
Robinson — Yea
Tyler — Yea
Barry D. Knight — Yea
Betsy B. Carr — Yea
C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. — Yea
Delores L. McQuinn — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Luke E. Torian — Yea
Mark D. Sickles — Yea
Paul E. Krizek — Yea
Terry L. Austin — Yea
Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea

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Reported from Education with amendments

Passed 21 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 21000
Total 21000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (21)
Member Party Vote
Bulova — Yea
Helsel — Yea
Landes — Yea
Turpin — Yea
Bell, Richard P. — Yea
Cole — Yea
Collins — Yea
Keam — Yea
LaRock — Yea
Pogge — Yea
Robinson — Yea
Tyler — Yea
Yancey — Yea
Bourne — Yea
Hurst — Yea
Rodman — Yea
James A. "Jay" Leftwich — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Will Davis — Yea

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Subjects

education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2037 do?
Requires the Board of Education to issue a license to an individual seeking initial licensure who has not completed the professional assessments prescribed by the Board, if such individual (i) holds a provisional license that will expire within three months; (ii) is employed by a school board; (iii) is recommended for licensure by the division superintendent; (iv) has attempted, unsuccessfully, to obtain a qualifying score on the professional assessments prescribed by the Board; (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 conducted in a manner consistent with the Guidelines for Uniform Performance Standards and Evaluation Criteria for Teachers, Principals, and Superintendents; and (vi) meets all other requirements for initial licensure. The bill removes the requirement that the Board of Education prescribe an assessment of basic skills for individuals seeking entry into an approved education preparation program and establish a minimum passing score for such assessment. This bill is identical to
Who sponsors HB 2037?
HB 2037 is sponsored by Jennifer Carroll Foy, R. Lee Ware, Kathy K.L. Tran, Jeion A. Ward, Tyler, Roslyn C., and Keam, Mark L..
What is the current status of HB 2037?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2019. Enacted.
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