Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Education
Board
State Board of Education
 
chapter
Licensure Regulations for School Personnel [8 VAC 20 ‑ 22]    (Repealed)
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description The present action proposes substantive changes in the requirements for licensure of school personnel. In a concurrent action, the Board of Education proposes to repeal the text of the current regulations (8 VAC 20-21) and promulgate new regulations (8 VAC 20-22). Substantive new requirements are proposed for the following areas: 1) conditions for licensure; 2) types of licenses; 3) designations of career paths to teaching; 4) added endorsements by examination; 5) conditions for licensure by reciprocity; 6) names of a few endorsements and requirements for some teaching areas; 7) endorsement areas by adding the mathematics specialist, school manager, and speech language assistants; and 8) the administration and supervision endorsement.
State Authority Sections 22.1-298 ; 22.1-299 ; 22.1-305.2
Federal Authority None entered
Exempt from APA No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation None entered
Meetings See all meetings (6) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Mrs. Melissa L. Luchau  / Office of Policy & Communications
Address: Post Office Box 2120
101 N. 14th St., 25th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: Melissa.Luchau@doe.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)225-2924    FAX: (804)225-2524    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Technical Revision to the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel (8VAC20-23)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/10/2019.
Amend to Comply with House Bill 261 (2016) (National Guard) Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/31/2017.
Amend to Comply with House Bill 279 (2016) (3 year license for CTE)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/22/2017.
Amend the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel (2016 Legislation)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/25/2017.
Comprehensive Revision of the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/23/2018.
Updates to conform to legislative changes from 2015 and 2013 General Assembly session
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/09/2015.
Conform to House Bill 373 and House Bill 758 of the 2014 General Assembly
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/14/2015.
Amend to Conform to Senate Bill 1345, Senate Bill SB 986, and House Bill HB 2028 (2013)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/28/2013.
Amend the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel to Conform to HB1295 and SB679
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/16/2013.
CH 22 and 542: Exempt Action: Local Government and Civics Instruction Requirement for License Renewa
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/19/2011.
Repeal text of 8 VAC 20-21 and promulgate new regulations (8 VAC 20-22). Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/21/2007.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Revisions to the Licensure Regulation for School Personnel to Comport with 2018 Legislation
Technical Revision to the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel (8VAC20-23)
Update to Reflect 2012 & 2013 Legislative Changes including a new Online Teacher License Proposed Stage withdrawn on 11/20/2015 after the Governor's office completed its review.
Amend to Conform to Senate Bill 1345, Senate Bill SB 986, and House Bill HB 2028 (2013)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Amend to Conform to Senate Bill 1345, Senate Bill SB 986, and House Bill HB 2028 (2013)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Repeal 8 VAC 20-21and replace with new regulations 8 VAC 20-22