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Department of Education

State Board of Education

Guidance Document Change: In 2021, the Virginia General Assembly passed House Bill 1904 and Senate Bill 1196, and was signed into law by Governor Northam. The law establishes new requirements to support culturally competent educators in the Commonwealth. The Guidance on Cultural Competency Training for Teachers and Other Licensed School Board Employees in Virginia Public Schools was developed for the Board to fulfill the statutory mandate to provide guidance on the minimum standards for the local training requirement.

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1/4/22 11:02 pm

Commenter: Anonymous

Yes

School needs to be a safe space for all students. The American school system is not culturally competent. Teachers set an example in the classroom and teach students (directly and indirectly) how they should engage with others. Opening up minds to different life experiences can only benefit children and the school system.

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