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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 9:10 pm

Commenter: Fairfax County Public Schools Alumna

Strongly Support

Cultural competency training is essential and would help guide teachers to help their students, from all backgrounds, feel safe and respected in their classrooms. If we want our students and children to be in a safe environment where diversity, equity, and inclusion are valued, this training is critical.

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