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2014 SESSION
HJ 59 Teachers; Department of Education to study impact of certain policies on quality of work.
Introduced by: K. Rob Krupicka | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Study; Department of Education to study impacts on teacher quality; report. Requests that the Department of Education recommend policies and assess the impact of such policies on the quality of teachers' work for each of the following: (i) improved practices in the recruiting, training, and hiring of new teachers; (ii) new routes and programs for teacher licensure; (iii) enhanced opportunities for individuals to become teachers; (iv) increased time for planning and collaboration; (v) a "career ladder" system that includes professional levels, payment models, training, and potential leadership opportunities; (vi) teacher pay that is competitive nationally and among states with which Virginia competes for new hires; and (vii) improved professional development practices. The resolution requests that the Department assess the fiscal impact and rank the importance of each of the above policies.
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HISTORY
- 01/06/14 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14100932D
- 01/06/14 House: Referred to Committee on Rules
- 01/28/14 House: Assigned Rules sub: Studies
- 01/30/14 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
- 02/12/14 House: Left in Rules