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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 11:19 pm

Commenter: Whitten Rutledge

Absolutely in support

Basic cultural competency is a great thing to have in our educators. Having teachers fhat understand how to make people of all cultures feel valued, seen and included; this is important at all ages, but especially in public schools during childhood and adolescence. This is a great step to take in our wonderful and diverse state!

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