SB 217 VA
National Board Certification Incentive Reward Program and Fund; eligibility.
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Summary
This bill would modify Virginia's National Board Certification Incentive Reward Program and Fund. National Board Certification is a professional credential that demonstrates advanced teaching competency and expertise. Virginia's incentive program provides financial rewards to teachers who earn National Board Certification. The bill would amend provisions governing eligibility requirements or the amount of incentive grants awarded to certified teachers.
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Official abstract
A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-299.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to National Board Certification Incentive Reward Program and Fund; incentive grant awards.
Sponsor (1)
- Jennifer B. Boysko Democratic · primary
Action history (6)
- Jan 9, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101216D · upper
- Jan 9, 2026 Referred to Committee on Education and Health · upper
- Jan 29, 2026 Assigned Education sub: Public Education · upper
- Feb 5, 2026 Reported from Education and Health and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N) · upper
- Feb 10, 2026 Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N) · upper
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · upper
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