Paraprofessional training; person seeking licensure to obtain certificate in autism disorders. (HB581)
Introduced By
Del. Jimmie Massie (R-Richmond) with support from co-patrons Del. Scott Garrett (R-Lynchburg), Del. Chris Peace (R-Mechanicsville), Del. Tom Rust (R-Herndon), and Del. Lee Ware (R-Powhatan)
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Description
Board of Education; teacher licensure; paraprofessional training. Requires the Board of Education to include in its regulations governing licensure a requirement that by September 1, 2011, every person seeking initial licensure or renewal of a license with an endorsement in special education and working with students with autism spectrum disorders must obtain a certificate of completion in coursework in autism spectrum disorders, as recognized by the Virginia Autism Council. Also requires that by September 1, 2011, any local school division employing paraprofessional aides for students with an autism spectrum disorder shall provide an 80-hour preservice training program that meets the requirements set forth by the Virginia Autism Council. View Full Text »
