Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Virginia House Bill HB1024

Introduced
1/10/24  
Refer
1/10/24  
Report Pass
2/7/24  
Engrossed
2/12/24  
Refer
2/14/24  
Report Pass
2/29/24  
Enrolled
3/8/24  
Chaptered
4/8/24  

Caption

Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff; Department of Education shall review course.

Impact

The passage of HB 1024 will likely influence the state laws governing child care training requirements. By allowing for a review and potential revision of the preservice training content, the bill aims to ensure that child care staff receive only relevant training suited to the specific age groups they will serve. As a result, this may lead to better-prepared staff who can provide appropriate care for the children in their environment.

Summary

House Bill 1024 mandates that the Virginia Department of Education review its preservice training program for child care staff. The review is specifically to determine the appropriateness of the course content based on the age ranges of children that staff are responsible for. The bill aims to tailor the training to be more relevant, possibly by excluding components that pertain solely to age groups the staff will not be working with, thus making training more efficient and effective.

Sentiment

The general sentiment around HB 1024 appears to be positive among stakeholders who believe that refining training requirements will enhance the quality of child care services. The initial voting results indicate strong support, with a unanimous approval (39-0) in the Senate, reflecting a consensus on the importance of effective training for child care professionals.

Contention

While the bill has garnered support, the potential for contention may arise regarding how the Department of Education determines what content is relevant or appropriate. Stakeholders may have differing opinions on which age-specific elements of training should be retained or excluded. This dynamic could lead to discussions around what constitutes essential training for child care staff, particularly as it relates to developmental milestones and age-based needs.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

VA HB2304

Motorcycles; rider safety training courses.

VA HB1938

Public schools; school counselors with training or experience in mental health, staffing ratios.

VA HB1149

Virginia Children's Cabinet; established.

VA HB1760

Virginia Teacher Residency Training Corps; established.

VA HB1629

Virginia Parent Data Portal; Board of Education to create and maintain, report.

VA SB1329

Virginia Parent Data Portal; Board of Education to create and maintain, report.

VA HB1929

Children of certain federal employees; educational opportunities.

VA SB827

Hospital emergency departments; required security and training, regulations.

VA SB955

Higher educational institutions, public; tuition grants, Virginia National Guard.

VA SB1257

School counselors; staff time.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.