To remove restrictions from teachers receiving permanent teaching licenses
HB 3125 removes existing restrictions that previously prevented teachers from obtaining permanent teaching licenses in the state. It directly affects educators seeking permanent certification by eliminating barriers that may have required additional steps or documentation. The key provision simplifies the process for teachers to achieve permanent licensure, though specific restrictions removed are not detailed in the provided context. The bill became law on July 31, 2025, as Chapter 216 of the 2025 regular session acts.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Jul 2025
Introduced Mar 4, 2025
Signed Jul 31, 2025
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The bill's amendment was expanded from a specific technical correction to a comprehensive policy change. The original amendment focused on adding eligibility criteria for honorably discharged military veterans with bachelor's degrees, while the new amendment broadens the scope to create a new category for teachers with 10 years of experience and valid certificates. This change allows experienced teachers to obtain permanent teaching certificates without additional coursework, streamlining the certification process for qualified educators.
Scope change
The bill now applies to a broader group of educators beyond just military veterans, specifically targeting teachers with 10 years of experience and valid certificates in good standing.
ELIGIBILITY
Replaced specific veteran eligibility criteria with broader eligibility for teachers with 10 years of experience and valid certificates in good standing.
Removed specific requirements for military veterans including bachelor's degrees, basic skills tests, and exemptions from additional certification requirements.
REQUIREMENT
Added new eligibility pathway allowing experienced teachers to receive permanent certificates without additional coursework.
Floor votes · Senate Apr 12, 2025 · House of Delegates Mar 21, 2025
How they voted
30–0
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 33
Apr 12, 2025
D
Democratic2
100% Yea
R
Republican31
90% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
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Actions timeline
Total actions
48
Key actions
10
Committee
7
Apr 25, 2025
Signed into law
Approved by Governor 4/25/2025
lower
Apr 12, 2025
Signed into law
Approved by Governor 4/25/2025 - Senate Journal
upper
Apr 12, 2025
Signed into law
Approved by Governor 4/25/2025 - House Journal
lower
Apr 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 631)
lower
Apr 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Title amendment adopted
upper
Apr 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate (Roll No. 589)
upper
Apr 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Floor amendments adopted (Voice vote)
upper
Apr 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported do pass
upper
Mar 24, 2025
Committee
To Education
upper
Mar 24, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Mar 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed House (Roll No. 141)
lower
Mar 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
By substitute, do pass
lower
Mar 11, 2025
Committee
To House Education
lower
Mar 7, 2025
Committee
To House Public Education
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Committee
To House Education
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Committee
To Education
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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