Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1674: Professional education programs; exemption for programs leading to certain endorsements.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1674 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Professional education programs; exemption for programs leading to certain endorsements. Primary sponsor: Amy Laufer (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 21, 2025): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0186).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Board of Education; accreditation requirements for professional education programs; exemption for professional education programs leading to certain endorsements. Directs the Board of Education to amend its regulations relating to accreditation requirements for professional education programs in the Commonwealth to require the Department of Education to provide an alternative to the requirement to obtain and maintain national accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation for any professional education program that leads to an endorsement as a school counselor or a school psychologist and has a secured specialty area accreditation from a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Laufer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Nadarius Clark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 84 |
| Michelle Lopes Maldonado | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Shelly Simonds | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0186)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 186 (Effective 07/01/25)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 11, 2025
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1674)
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1674ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day
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