Environment
No direct effect
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Benefits
- No material direct effect identified
Risks
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StateVirginiaIntroduced
HB 1383: Technical prof. license; curriculum & instruction coursework, comprehensive community colleges.
Delores Oates
HB 1383 status: Introduced — Continued from last session (updated Jul 21, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
75OUT OF 100
Score:75/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
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Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
Teacher licensure; technical professional license; curriculum and instruction coursework; comprehensive community colleges. Permits any individual seeking a technical professional license to complete any required coursework in curriculum and instruction at any comprehensive community college in the Commonwealth that offers such coursework, regardless of whether such coursework is offered on a for-credit basis or as part of a noncredit workforce credential.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Reduced barriers to entry for technical professional teachers
- Potential expansion of vocational teaching workforce
Risks
- Concerns regarding the equivalency of noncredit credentials to traditional coursework
Society
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Expanded accessibility for prospective technical educators
- Streamlines the licensure process for non-traditional candidates
Risks
- Potential for uneven educational standards depending on college-specific implementation
Technology Industry
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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Source note
The bill's impact depends on how individual community colleges align their noncredit workforce credentials with existing teacher licensure requirements.
Analysis scope
Analysis based solely on bill abstract
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