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Department of Education

State Board of Education

Licensure Regulations for School Personnel [8 VAC 20 ‑ 23]

Action:

Revise the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel and Regulations Governing ...

Action 6959 / Stage 11092

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Documents
Preliminary Draft Text	None submitted
Agency Background Document	12/17/2025
Governor's Review Memo	1/13/2026

Status
DPB Review	Submitted on 12/18/2025 Review Completed: 12/30/2025
Secretary Review	Secretary of Education Review Completed: 1/5/2026
Governor's Review	ORM Review Completed: 1/13/2026 Governor Review Completed: 1/13/2026 Result: Approved
Virginia Registrar	Submitted on 1/14/2026 The Virginia Register of Regulations Will be published on 2/9/2026 Volume: 42 Issue: 13
Comment Period	A public comment forum will open on 2/9/2026 and remain open through 3/11/2026

Contact Information
Name / Title:	Jim Chapman / Director of Board Relations
Address:	James Monroe Bldg. 101 N. 14th St., 25th Floor Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address:	jim.chapman@doe.virginia.gov
Telephone:	(804)750-8750 FAX: ()- TDD: ()-

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Action 6959:

Revise the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel and Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia

Stages associated with this regulatory action.

Stage Type	Status
NOIRA (11092)	Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (02/09/2026).

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