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2011 SESSION
SB 1480 Teachers; those seeking renewal of license to complete study of civics education.
Introduced by: David W. Marsden | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Teacher training; civics education. Clarifies the requirement that any teacher seeking renewal of a license with an endorsement in middle education 6-8 complete study of the structures, function, and powers of state and local government of Virginia and the importance of citizen participation in the political process in state and local government of Virginia only if such endorsement has a concentration in history and social sciences. Also, the bill provides that the requirement shall also apply to a holder of a previous version of an elementary, middle school, or secondary license and who is renewing such license, if such teacher's responsibilities include the teaching of social studies and/or history, civics, geography or economics.
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HISTORY
- 01/25/11 Senate: Unanimous consent to introduce
- 01/25/11 Senate: Presented and ordered printed 11104437D
- 01/25/11 Senate: Referred to Committee on Education and Health
- 02/03/11 Senate: Stricken at request of patron in Education and Health (15-Y 0-N)