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Student Merit Notification Bill Is Existing Policy in Several Virginia Schools

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Madison Hirneisen | January 22, 2023 (The Center Square) – Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is backing a legislative proposal requiring schools to promptly inform students and parents of awards, including from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation – a practice several Virginia school systems told The Center Square they already follow.  Youngkin’s proposed legislation, which he […]

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Youngkin Calls for Law to Protect Student Achievement From Merit Award Withholders

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News Release | January 19, 2023 (Governor of Virginia) — Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that he has requested Senator Siobhan Dunnavant (Henrico) and Delegate Nick Freitas (Culpeper) to sponsor legislation on his behalf to require Virginia schools to inform students and their parents about National Merit Scholarships and other awards.  In December, it was discovered

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