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l Puts in place a teacher
evaluation model that
uses multiple measures,
reduces reliance on
standardized test scores,
and accurately reflects a
teacher’s effectiveness.
l Implements and funds
programs and resources
proven to reduce suspen-
sions and expulsions.
l Eliminates required report-
ing of Student Code of
Conduct violations to law
enforcement except when a
felony is involved.
l Cuts the rate at which we
incarcerate our young
people and increases
funding for restorative
justice programs.
l Raises teacher pay to reach
or exceed the national
average, as the General
Assembly unanimously
voted to do in the 2017
session.
l Creates the kinds of
supports and work
environments that attract
and keep high-quality
teachers and school
personnel.
l Fully funds the Standards
of Quality to adequately
pay for the education of
Virginia’s public school
students, as the state’s
Board of Education has
repeatedly requested.
l Increases the state’s add-on
contribution for at-risk
students, which is currently
one of the lowest in the
country.
2018 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
VEA SUPPORTS
LEGISLATION THAT:
VEAWILL INITIATE
LEGISLATION TO:
VEA OPPOSES
LEGISLATION THAT:
l Survey educators state-
wide about school climate,
using a reliable, national-
ly-validated survey.
l Implement recommenda-
tions from the Commission
on Youth’s 2007-2009
study on reducing long-
term suspensions and
expulsions—recommen-
dations that have been
ignored for years.
l Undermines the state
Board of Education’s
Constitutional authority
to define the standards
for a high-quality public
education in our
Commonwealth.
l Diverts public dollars to
non-public schools.
l Transfers authority for
granting charter schools
away from local school
boards.
l Damages educators’ health
or retirement benefits.
KATHY BURCHER | GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | 804-651-4192 |
VIRGINIA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION | @ VEA4Kids |