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HB2613: Standards of Quality; reduces current pupil-teacher ratio in kindergarten.

Chief Patron

Del. Vivian Watts (D-39)

Vivian Watts (D-39)
Annandale, VA
Served: 1996–

Progress

Yes Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Status

Bill is Dead

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Summary

Standards of Quality; Standard 2; pupil-teacher ratios.  Reduces the current pupil-teacher ratio in kindergarten from an average daily membership of 24:1 to 21:1 and in grades one, two, and three from 24:1 to 20:1. 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 in grades six through 12.

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