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VA HB1868
Bill
Status
Passed
3/18/2019
Primary Sponsor
Chris Hurst
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AI Summary
- Renames the Virginia Index of Performance (VIP) incentive program to the Exemplar School Recognition Program by amending §22.1-253.13:9 of the Code of Virginia
- Broadens recognition criteria to include schools that exceed Board-established requirements or show continuous improvement on academic and school quality indicators, as well as schools, divisions, and school boards implementing effective, innovative practices aligned with Commonwealth education goals
- Removes the previous requirement that recognized schools be "fully accredited" and eliminates the specific focus on advanced proficiency in reading, mathematics, science, and history/social science
- Eliminates the Governor's Award for Outstanding Achievement and removes provisions requiring the Department of Education to account for STEM enrollment increases or students earning community college credentials concurrent with a high school diploma
- Retains existing forms of recognition including public announcements, tangible rewards, waivers of certain Board regulations, exemptions from reporting requirements, and other commendations for high achievement
Legislative Description
Virginia Index of Performance incentive program; renamed Exemplar School Recognition Program.
Last Action
Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0576)
3/18/2019
Committee Referrals
Education: Public Education2/8/2019
Education and Health2/4/2019
Education: Subcommittee #21/11/2019
Education1/3/2019
Full Bill Text
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