What is the status of HB1383?

Passed one chamber as of February 17, 2026. Latest action: Continued from last session (July 21, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1383?

Oates, Delores (R, 31), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1383?

On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20271/HB1383

Virginia legislation · 2027 Regular Session

Virginia HB1383: A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-298.1, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to teacher licensure; technical professional license; curriculum and instruction coursework; comprehensive community colleges.

Q: What is HB1383?

HB1383 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2027 Regular Session): A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-298.1, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to teacher licensure; technical professional license; curriculum and instruction coursework; comprehensive community colleges.

Q: What does HB1383 do?

In its own words: To amend and reenact § 22.1-298.1, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to teacher licensure; technical professional license; curriculum and instruction coursework; comprehensive community colleges. ---------- Patrons--Oates, Wiley, Callsen, Cohen, Cousins and Reaser ---------- Referred to Committee on Education ---------- 1. That § 22.1-298.1, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows: § 22.1-298.1. (Effective until July 1, 2030) Regulations gover.

Status: Passed one chamber, February 17, 2026

Teacher licensure; technical professional license; curriculum and instruction coursework; comprehensive community colleges. Permits any individual seeking a technical professional license to complete any required coursework in curriculum and instruction at any comprehensive community college in the Commonwealth that offers such coursework, regardless of whether such coursework is offered on a for-credit basis or as part of a noncredit workforce credential.

What the bill says

To amend and reenact § 22.1-298.1, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to teacher licensure; technical professional license; curriculum and instruction coursework; comprehensive community colleges. ---------- Patrons--Oates, Wiley, Callsen, Cohen, Cousins and Reaser ---------- Referred to Committee on Education ---------- 1. That § 22.1-298.1, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows: § 22.1-298.1. (Effective until July 1, 2030) Regulations gover.

From the introduced text, January 21, 2026:

A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-298.1, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to teacher licensure; technical professional license; curriculum and instruction coursework; comprehensive community colleges. ---------- Patrons--Oates, Wiley, Callsen, Cohen, Cousins and Reaser ---------- Referred to Committee on Education ---------- 1. That § 22.1-298.1, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows: § 22.1-298.1. (Effective until July 1, 2030) Regulations governing licensure. A. As used in this section: "Alternate route to licensure" means a nontraditional route to teacher licensure available to individuals who meet the criteria specified in the guidelines developed pursuant to subsection P or regulations issued by the Board. "Industry certification credential" means an active career and technical education credential that is earned by successfully completing a Board-approved industry certification examination, being issued a professional license in the Commonwealth, or successfully completing an occupational competency examination. "Licensure by reciprocity" means the issuance of a license as a teacher in the Commonwealth to an individual coming into the Commonwealth from another state when that individual meets certain conditions specified in the Board's regulations. "Local eligibility license" means a nonrenewable license issued in accordance with subsection N, not to exceed one year, to …

Virginia HB1383: A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-298.1, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to teacher licensure; technical professional license; curriculum and instruction coursework; comprehensive community colleges.

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