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HB 1936

Teacher training; Department of Education to establish and maintain an index of each training, etc.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by J.R. Henson and 6 co-sponsors

Virginia requires the Department of Education to build and maintain a statewide index of teacher training programs to improve educator access to professional development opportunities.

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0643)
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Bill Summary · HB 1936

Legislative bill overview

HB 1936 requires Virginia's Department of Education to establish and maintain a comprehensive index of all teacher training programs available to educators in the state. The bill standardizes how information about these professional development offerings is cataloged and made accessible to teachers and school administrators.

Why is this important

Teachers need clear, centralized access to professional development opportunities to improve instructional practices and meet certification requirements. Currently, training programs may be scattered across multiple sources, making it difficult for educators to identify relevant options. A unified index could streamline teacher access to quality development resources and help districts ensure consistent professional growth opportunities.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Creating and maintaining a comprehensive statewide index requires ongoing staffing and technology resources that may strain the Department of Education's budget
  • Data collection burden: Schools and training providers may face additional reporting requirements to populate and keep the index current and accurate
  • Index scope and quality: Disagreement may arise over which programs are included, how programs are categorized, and whether the index verifies program quality or simply lists all available options

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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