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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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1/5/22 6:45 pm

Commenter: Caitlyn Kelley

A Necessary change- YES

Cultural competency training is necessary for teachers to be able to properly respect children from ALL backgrounds. Teachers need to be informed on students’ cultures so that students feel safe and understood in the classroom. I believe this legislation will reduce bullying based on culture as well as increasing children’s ability to express themselves in the classroom.

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