Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Education
 
Board
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  10:26 am
Commenter: Hannah

Absolutely necessary.
 

Cultural competency is not a liberal policy being thrust upon the nation. It is a measure we take to ensure that each student feels seen, heard, and comfortable in an environment they have to spend 5 days a week in, every week during their formative years. These are crucial years for child development, and making sure that our children’s teachers are culturally competent enough to understand the sensitive issues that touch each student’s life is a fundamental part of building an environment that these kids can thrive in. 

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