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Panel backs bill to create Virginia Commission for Agricultural Education Excellence
Summary
The subcommittee approved HB 1909 to establish a statewide commission to coordinate agricultural education; testimony included multiple FFA students, ag educators and industry representatives who asked the committee to refer the bill to appropriations.
Delegate presented House Bill 1909 proposing a Virginia Commission for Agricultural Education Excellence to develop a statewide plan, align industry credentialing, and coordinate stakeholders to strengthen agricultural education and workforce pipelines.
The sponsor said agriculture is Virginia’s leading industry and the commission would bring together the Department of…
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