VA HB1383

Individuals seeking a technical professional license may complete required curriculum and instruction coursework at any Virginia comprehensive community college offering such coursework, whether on a for-credit basis or as a noncredit workforce credential.

The bill amends § 22.1-298.1 of the Code of Virginia, which governs teacher licensure regulations, by adding a new subsection Q addressing technical professional license requirements.

Technical professional licenses are designed for career and technical education teachers who hold industry credentials but may need to complete pedagogical coursework to meet full licensure requirements.

The change expands flexibility for prospective technical professional license holders by allowing noncredit workforce programs at community colleges to satisfy curriculum and instruction training requirements.