Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission
Coverage of Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission in the Nexus archive.
- Va. education department says failed proposal to delay cut scores stemmed from legislative mandates
The Virginia Department of Education's proposal to delay new proficiency benchmarks for reading and math by two years was rejected by the Board of Education. The proposal, influenced by legislative mandates, JLARC recommendations, and public feedback, aimed to implement a single increase in cut scores by 2028-2029 instead of phased changes. The board voted 7-0-1 against the plan, which sought to reduce confusion over testing standards.
- Interparty split on data center tax policy threatens Virginia government shutdown
Virginia lawmakers remain deadlocked over extending tax exemptions for data centers as a July 1 budget deadline approaches, threatening a government shutdown. The dispute centers on whether multinational data center operators should pay taxes like other businesses, with opponents citing environmental and economic concerns while supporters highlight job creation and economic contributions.