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The Assessment Requirements for Virginia Licensure will be updated to include ETS Praxis assessments for Russian, with a cut score of 130, Chinese (Mandarin), with a cut score of 164, and Latin, with a cut score of 152, ETS Praxis recommended cut score of 148 for the Geometry Praxis (5163) assessment. and update the Elementary Education Praxis 5001 assessment subtests 5002 Reading and Language Arts, 5003 Mathematics, 5004 Social Science and 5005 Science to the new 8000 series (8002 Reading and Language Arts, 8003 Mathematics, 8004 Social Science and 8005 Science) with recommended cut scores for Elementary Education Praxis 8001 subtests: 152 for test 8002, 152 for test 8003, 147 for test 8004, and 143 for test 8005. The Assessment Requirements for Virginia Licensure will also be updated to include to approve the ETS Praxis Assessment 5589: Middle School Social Studies with a cut score of 149 to replace the previously approved Praxis 5089: Middle School Social Studies. This change is being made due to the pending sunset of the current Praxis 5089: Middle School Social Studies assessment in the Fall of 2026.

0 Comments     Closes: 11/4/26

In response to Chapter 103 (2026 Acts of Assembly), the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) developed the proposed Guidelines for Local Alternative Assessments. These Guidelines update and replace prior guidance from the Board. Unlike prior versions of the Guidelines, where different course areas were discussed in separate documents, the proposed Guidelines consolidate all LAA guidance into a single resource to allow local school boards and divisions to more easily access information in one place and to provide coherence in the approach to administering LAAs. Further, the proposed Guidelines include updated • content to align to the latest Standards of Learning in Science (2018), English (2024), and History and Social Science (2023), • requirements for administration and best practices for grading and scoring mandatory and permissive LAAs, including common scoring rubrics for all assessments, and • discussion of provisions for the use of LAAs for purposes of awarding verified credits. The proposed guidelines also acknowledge that the 2026 legislation allows for immediate implementation of permissive LAAs in the newly added course areas. All school divisions interested in implementing LAAs in the expanded courses in Science and History and Social Science will be able to do so in the 2026-2027 school year.

0 Comments     Closes: 11/18/26

The guidance document provides guidance for licensees on how to address potential unknown costs related to structural changes or repairs needed to complete the installation of a solar energy system that may be discovered after entering into the contract or after commencement of the installation. Chapters 851 and 852 of the 2026 Acts of Assembly mandate the issuing of this guidance by the Board.

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Repeal of Guidance Document 110-12

0 Comments     Closes: 11/18/26

Revision of Guidance Document 110-17 to simplify testing references and account for additional English-language examinations accepted by NABP

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Amendment to Guidance Document 110-24 to include the UPMJE and to accept a passing score set by NABP

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Repeal of GD 90-62

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Work Incentives Specialist Advocates (WISA) help individuals with disabilities navigate the complex Social Security work rules by giving them an individualized analysis of how work will interact with benefits, health insurance, and disposable income. The WISA Manual provides information about and requirements for the WISA contracted programs and billable services, vocational rehabilitation (VR) counselor procedures, and samples of forms for WISAs and VR counselors. Page 1: DARS has updated the date from April 2024 to August 2026. Page 4: DARS has removed the WISA rates. Removing the WISA rates will allow the rates to increase as needed or required without being contingent on the WISA Manual’s guidance document review process. DARS would maintain a separate rate sheet with the rates for the respective WISA services. Page 32: Under the income section of the Medicaid Works page, DARS has removed this passage: “Individuals who receive SSI are considered to meet the income requirements, and no evaluation of income is necessary for the initial eligibility determination. Interested applicants who are receiving SSI are encouraged to apply BEFORE SSI cash benefits stop.” The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) has changed the income evaluation policy (via TN #DMAS-35), making this statement now inaccurate and thus should be removed.

0 Comments     Closes: 11/4/26

Update to Plan First Chapter 2

0 Comments     Closes: 11/4/26

Mental Health Services Manual, Appendix G Update

3 Comments     Last comment: 10/22/26 1:45 pm     Closes: 11/18/26

Temporary Detention Orders (TDO) Supplement Update

0 Comments     Closes: 11/18/26