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1999 SESSION

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HJ 572 Study; Continuing the Joint Subcommittee on Remediation.

Introduced by: Mitchell Van Yahres | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS PASSED: (all summaries)

Remediation. Continues the Joint Subcommittee on Remediation to, among other things, (i) determine the effectiveness of existing remediation programs, the impact of the Standards of Learning and the Standards of Accreditation on the need for more remediation programs; (ii) conduct a comprehensive review of all Code sections pertaining to remediation and review staff development issues, including mentorships between master teachers and beginning teachers; (iii) monitor the implementation of § 22.1-199.2, which requires the Board of Education to develop standards for remediation programs; (iv) determine the need for and the efficacy and costs of providing state appropriations for transportation services for remediation programs; (v) determine the need to develop a block grant program and funding for remediation and related programs, and the scope of such a program; and (v) recommend appropriate and feasible alternatives to facilitate the early identification of students educationally at-risk and the delivery of remedial programs throughout the school year.


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