Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
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Department of Education
 
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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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6/9/21  11:31 am
Commenter: Karen Berlin

VDOE Guidance Document for Senate Bill 1257
 

 Thank you for VDOE's helpful supporting guidance for Senate Bill 1257.  I am pleased to see the inclusion of "Board Certified Behavior Analyst®(BCBA®) or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® (BCaBA®)" in the text describing professionals who may be employed or contracted by the school divisions to meet the 3:1000 student support ratio.  I am wondering if it might enhance consistency throughout the document and increase common understanding if BCBA/BCaBAs were included on the bulleted list of professionals on page 2 of the document, as this list may be a common reference point for divisions when making hiring decisions.  If placement on the list is possible, it might make more sense for the paragraph referencing House Bill 1143 to follow, rather than precede the list.  Thank you for your consideration of this feedback.

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