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VA HB1460

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Margaret Franklin

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Work group must compare curriculum, costs, financial aid availability, and classroom preparation effectiveness across traditional education programs, career-switcher programs, and iTeach Virginia

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules2/18/2026
Rules: Studies1/30/2026
Rules1/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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