Civic Education, Commission on

Description:

The purposes of the Commission are to (i) educate students on the importance of citizen involvement in a representative democracy, (ii) promote the study of state and local government among the Commonwealth's citizenry, and (iii) enhance communication and collaboration among organizations in the Commonwealth that conduct civics education.

Workgroups:
Report Date:

Annually

Staff Contact:

Ryan Brimmer, Division of Legislative Services, rbrimmer@dls.virginia.gov
Julia Bergamini, Division of Legislative Services, jbergamini@dls.virginia.gov
Lindley Starzer, Division of Legislative Services, lstarzer@dls.virginia.gov
House Committee Operations

All members appointed by Speaker of the House. Appointment coincident with House term.
House Members:
Name
The Honorable Delores Oates
The Honorable Karen Keys-Gamarra, Chair
The Honorable Jessica L. Anderson
All members appointed by Senate Committee on Rules. Appointment coincident with Senate term.
Senate Members:
Name
The Honorable David W. Marsden
The Honorable Jennifer B. Boysko, Vice Chair
Citizen Members:
Name Representing Appointed By Term
Adam Wallach Current or former social studies coordinators Senate Committee on Rules Expires 06/30/2028
Lucile Miller Representative of a voter outreach organization Senate Committee on Rules Expires 06/30/2028
The Honorable James H. Dillard II Professor of social studies education Senate Committee on Rules Expires 06/30/2028
Mr. Steve Weddle Member of the Virginia Press Association Senate Committee on Rules Expires 06/30/2028
Eric Duchaj Current or former social studies coordinators Senate Committee on Rules Expires 06/30/2028
The Honorable Ann H. Mallek Qualifications or experience as determined by the Senate Committee on Rules Senate Committee on Rules Expires 06/30/2028
Randy Pearson Representative of an organization involved in civic engagement Speaker of the House Expires 06/30/2027
Marilyn Hill Representative of an organization involved in civic engagement Speaker of the House Expires 06/30/2028
Anthony Walters Qualifications or experience as determined by the Speaker Speaker of the House Expires 06/30/2027
Meredith Detweiler Current government teacher Speaker of the House Expires 06/30/2027
Christonya Brown Department of Education social studies specialist Speaker of the House Expires 06/30/2028
Rochelle Renee' McMorris Former or current government or civics teacher Speaker of the House Expires 06/30/2028
Membership and Term Information:
Max # House: 3 Appointment Coincident With House Term? YES
Max # Senate: 2 Appointment Coincident With Senate Term? YES
Max # Citizens: 12
Max # Ex Officio: 0
Meetings:
2014-09-24 September Meeting
2015-01-05 January 5th Meeting
2015-04-20 April 2015 Meeting
07/06/2015 July Meeting
2015-09-09 September Meeting
2015-11-12 2015 Civics Education Summit
2016-01-11 January Meeting
2016-07-11 July Meeting
2016-10-04 ROOM CHANGE - October 4th Meeting - 10 AM - Orange
2016-11-16 2016 Civics Summit
2017-08-17 August Meeting
2018-06-06 New Meeting: Time Change
2018-09-19 Updated: Agenda Attached
2018-12-18 Update: Agenda Attached
2019-05-17 Update: Agenda Attached
2020-01-03 Updated Time (1:30 pm)
2020-09-01 UPDATE AGENDA
2020-12-22 VIRTUAL MEETING - The Commission on Civic Education, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 10:00 AM
2021-05-10 Meeting: VIRTUAL MEETING: Commission on Civic Education Monday, May 10, 2021 at 4:00 P.M.
2021-07-28 NEW - In-Person - Commission on Civic Education meeting, Wednesday, July 28 at 1:00 PM
2022-06-21 SAVE THE DATE - NEW Meeting - June 21, 10 AM, House Committee Room
2022-11-17 Civics Summit November 17, 2022 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
2022-12-21 Commission on Civic Education Meeting Wednesday, December 21st 1:00PM
2023-11-13 CIVIC SUMMIT - Monday, November 13, 2023
2024-09-03 Agenda Attached - 9/3/24 - SR 306 (B) General Assembly Building
2024-11-11 Teacher Summit on Civic Education - 11/11/24
2024-12-03 New Meeting - 12/3/24
2025-04-10 Meeting
04/10/2025 Meeting
2025-05-19 New Meeting- 5/19/25
2025-08-21 New Meeting- 8/21/25
2025-11-18 Teacher Summit on Civic Education- 11/18/25
2026-06-16 New Meeting- 6/16/26
2026-07-23 New Meeting- 7/23/26
2026-10-05 Monday, October 5 at 10 am
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