Standards of Quality; changes current pupil-teacher ratio in grades K-3. (HB582)
Introduced By
Del. Vivian Watts (D-Annandale)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Standards of Quality; Standard 2, pupil-teacher ratios. Changes the current pupil-teacher ratio in kindergarten through grade three from average daily membership of 24:1 to actual maximum daily membership of 26:1 in those grades. This bill also provides that the pupil-teacher ratio may not exceed 25:1 in average daily membership in grades four through six, and 24:1 in average daily membership in English classes in grades six through 12. The current pupil-teacher ratios are as follows: 24:1 in kindergarten with no class larger than 29 students, and if the average daily membership in kindergarten exceeds 24 pupils, a full-time teacher's aide must be assigned to the class; 24:1 in grades one through three with no class larger than 30 students; 25:1 in grades four through six with no class larger than 35 students; and 24:1 in English classes in grades six through 12. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/10/2006 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/06 062342544 |
| 01/10/2006 | Referred to Committee on Education |
| 01/18/2006 | Assigned to Education sub-committee: Standards of Quality (Lingamfelter) |
| 02/15/2006 | Left in Education |