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VA HB1460
Bill
Status
1/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Margaret Franklin
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AI Summary
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Directs the Virginia Department of Education to convene a stakeholder work group to conduct a comprehensive review of alternative licensure pathways for public school teachers, including career-switcher programs, Teach for America, iTeach Virginia, and long-term substitute teachers
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Work group membership includes representatives from education associations, higher education faculty, career-switcher programs, teachers currently in alternative pathways, the Advisory Board on Teacher Education and Licensure, and legislative committee chairs as ex officio members
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Requires collection and analysis of data on provisionally licensed teachers by school division, including retention rates, time to complete licensure, student achievement outcomes, and whether disadvantaged students are disproportionately taught by provisionally licensed teachers
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Work group must compare curriculum, costs, financial aid availability, and classroom preparation effectiveness across traditional education programs, career-switcher programs, and iTeach Virginia
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Requires submission of an interim report by January 1, 2027, and a final report with findings and policy recommendations by November 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Public school teacher licensure requirement; comprehensive review of alt. licensure pathway, report.
Last Action
Left in Committee Rules
2/18/2026