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HB807Introduced in the House of Delegates

Education - Teacher Preparation Programs - English Language Learner Teacher Competency Requirements

IntroducedHouse Ways and Means

Introduced by Mary Lehman, District 21

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

Requiring a teacher preparation program to include certain training in English language learner-related teacher competencies and include English language learner-related teacher competencies in other courses throughout the curriculum; and requiring a teacher preparation program to include a certain course in teaching English language learners beginning in the 2028-2029 academic year.

Where it stands

Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.

February 11, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. First Reading Appropriations

  2. Reassigned to Ways and Means

  3. Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.

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