Public Comments for 03/01/2022 Education - K-12 Subcommittee
SB156 - Public schools; English language learners.
Last Name: Graham Organization: Friends of Chesterfield Public Schools Coalition Locality: Midlothian

I support SB156 which would provide funding to increase the number of teachers for English language learners.

SB431 - COVID-19; DOE to recommend options for isolation & quarantine for students & employees at schools.
Last Name: Bentle Organization: Virginia Education Association Locality: Fairfax, Herndon

Both the Virginia Education Association and I, a public school teacher in Fairfax County, OPPOSE SB431. The bill takes away power from local school boards to decide what is best for their served population. This is not equitable. Just like students, each school board serves a distinctly different population, and it does not make sense for the DOE to impose the exact same guidelines to districts with different needs.

Last Name: Bentle Organization: Virginia Education Association Locality: Fairfax, Herndon

The Virginia Education Association and I, a public school teacher in Fairfax County, OPPOSE SB431. This bill will take away power from individual school boards to make the best decisions for their district. When it comes to health and safety, it should not be a "one size fits all" model. Individual districts have individual needs.

SB723 - Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind; Board of Visitors to report to the Governor.
No Comments Available
SB724 - School board; broadband, annual report.
No Comments Available
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