| Description | The program approval process in Virginia is designed to ensure an alignment between approved education programs and the needs of prek-12 schools. |
| State Authority | Code of Virginia, Section 22.1-298.2 Regulations Governing Education Preparation Programs |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | None entered |
| Meetings |
| Name / Title: | Mrs. Tara McDaniel / Director of Teacher Education |
| Address: |
101 N. 14th Strert Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Email Address: | tara.mcdaniel@doe.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)371-2475 FAX: ()- TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Proposed Amendments to the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel and Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia to Comport with Federal Guidelines Related to Accredited Institutions of Higher Education | Fast-Track | Comment period is underway and will end on 10/09/2024. |
| Establish Dual Language and Economics and Personal Finance Endorsements in the Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia | Final | Secretary of Education review in progress. |
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fast-Track Action to Amend the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel and Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia to Comport with Legislation from the 2021 General Assembly Session | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/01/2022. |
| Fast-Track Revisions to the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel and the Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/15/2022. |
Amend the Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/14/2020. |
| Comprehensive Revision of the Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/23/2018. |
| Withdrawn Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Amendments to Regulations Governing Approved Programs (Exempt Action)
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Final | Stage withdrawn on 05/17/2019 before submission to the Registrar. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 7/29/2024 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |