Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
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Department of Education
 
Board
State Board of Education
 
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  5:11 pm
Commenter: Selena Layden

Inclusion of Behavior Analysts in Guidance Document
 

I appreciate the efforts that have gone into developing the information included in the guidance document. I would like to suggest on Page 2, "Board Certified Behavior Analyst®(BCBA®) or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® (BCaBA®)" be added to the bulleted list of professionals who may be employed or contracted by the school divisions. While I understand the list is not exhaustive, the addition of the Guidelines for the Provision of Behavior Analysis in Public Schools at the end of the document supports the inclusion of these professionals. These professionals are valuable to school divisions and a growing number of school divisions in Virginia do employ or contract with BCBAs or BCaBAs. Having explicit guidance that these professionals are included in the 3:1000 ratio will minimize confusion for school divisions and parents and further support the use of behavior analysts in schools.

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