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Board adopts new Praxis family and consumer sciences test and sets passing score

6112052 · August 28, 2025

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Summary

The Board of Education replaced the discontinued Praxis family and consumer sciences test with a new Praxis 5123 assessment and established a cut score of 151 pending a one‑year data review.

The Virginia Board of Education approved the replacement of the discontinued Praxis Family and Consumer Sciences test (5122) with the new Praxis Family and Consumer Sciences exam (5123) and set the passing score at 151.

VDOE and licensure staff explained the new assessment was developed with teachers, higher‑education faculty and content specialists to align to state and national Family and Consumer Sciences teacher standards. VDOE reported preliminary pass data from other states showing overall pass rates near 94 percent on this new assessment; AVET (the licensure review committee) recommended adopting the new test and monitoring scores after one year to ensure the cut score strikes the right balance between rigor and access.

Board members discussed logistics for candidates in the pipeline and were told Praxis had been steering candidates toward the new test and that VDOE can offer time extensions for those affected during the transition. The board approved the new test and cut score and asked VDOE to conduct a one‑year review of state results.

Ending: VDOE will notify educator preparation programs, divisions and candidates, post the new requirement and continue to monitor results for potential adjustment.