Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the State Board of Education intends to consider amending 8VAC20-543, Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia. The purpose of the proposed action is to establish dual language endorsements for preK through grade 6 and an economics and personal finance add-on endorsement. Amendments to 8VAC20-23, Licensure Regulations for School Personnel, regarding these endorsements are proposed in a separate regulatory action; however, the endorsements also should be included in the Regulations Governing the Review and Approval of Education Programs in Virginia. The endorsement in dual language is required by Chapter 391 of the 2018 Acts of Assembly, and the endorsement in economics and personal finance will expand the number of teachers who may teach economics and personal finance.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 22.1-298.2 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: February 19, 2020.

Agency Contact: Patty Pitts, Assistant Superintendent for Teacher Education and Licensure, Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 371-2522, or email patty.pitts@doe.virginia.gov.