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Guidance Document Change: The Guidance for the Provision of Specialized Student Support Positions in Virginia Public Schools is in response to 2021 General Assembly Session Senate Bill No.1257, to amend and reenact §§ 22.1-253.13:2 and 22.1-274 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Standards of Quality. This new requirement becomes effective with the 2021-2022 school year. A section was added to § 22.1-253.13:2. Standard two. Instructional, administrative, and support personnel

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6/8/21 1:17 pm

Commenter: Gabrielle Ryman, Shenandoah County Public Schools

Support for Senate Bill No.1257

Shenandoah County Public Schools fully supports Senate Bill No. 1257 requiring school divisions to obtain a 3:1000 ratio for student support positions. These positions are essential to supporting students' social emotional needs in order for them to be academically successful. Additionally, the inclusion of a variety of professionals in the bill who would be considered student support positions, provides valuable flexibility to school divisions in order to meet student needs.

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