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Board approves science standards, CTE committee reconstruction and school construction grants; other items advanced
Summary
In addition to the proficiency plan, the board unanimously approved expanded high school science standards for 2026 implementation, approved reconstruction of the CTE advisory committee, and approved recommended school construction grant awards totaling $88,511,766; staff advanced several guidance documents for student safety.
The Virginia Board of Education recorded several additional actions during its meeting.
Science standards: The board approved the final 2025 expanded high school science Standards of Learning (covering 11 high‑school courses, including chemistry 2 and physics 2), which integrate scientific and engineering practices into content standards. Staff noted 48 public comments, eight public hearings and additional materials and instructional guides to accompany standards; the board voted to authorize technical edits and to implement the standards in 2026.
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