Bill Text: VA HB1335 | 2015 | Regular Session | Chaptered
Bill Title: Education; agency coordination.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2015-03-16 - Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0140) [HB1335 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2015-HB1335-Chaptered.html
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia: 1. That §§ 2.2-208, 22.1-23, and 23-224 of the Code of Virginia are amended and reenacted as follows: §2.2-208. Position established; agencies for which responsible; powers and duties. A. The position of Secretary of Education (the B. Unless the Governor expressly reserves such a power
to himself, the Secretary C. The Secretary may direct the preparation of
alternative policies, plans, and budgets for education for the Governor
and, to that end, may require the assistance of the agencies for which he is
responsible. D. The Secretary shall direct the formulation of a comprehensive program budget for cultural affairs encompassing the programs and activities of the agencies involved in cultural affairs. E. The Secretary shall consult with the agencies for which he is responsible and biennially report to the General Assembly on the coordination efforts among such agencies. §22.1-23. Duties in general. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall: 1. Serve as secretary of the Board of Education; 2. Provide such assistance in his office as shall be necessary for the proper and uniform enforcement of the provisions of the school laws in cooperation with the local school authorities; 3. Prepare and furnish such forms for attendance officers, teachers and other school officials as are required by law; 4. (Expires July 1, 2015) At least annually, survey all local school divisions to identify critical shortages of teachers and administrative personnel by geographic area, by school division, or by subject matter, and report such critical shortages to each local school division and to the Virginia Retirement System; 5. Along with the State Health Commissioner, work to combat
childhood obesity and other chronic health conditions that affect school-age
children; 6. Designate an employee of the Department of Education to serve as its liaison to the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia and the State Board for Community Colleges; and 7. Perform such other duties as the Board of Education may prescribe. §23-224. Duties of Chancellor generally.
C. The Chancellor shall designate an employee of the State
Board to serve as its liaison to the Board of Education. |