The Virginia Board of Education will finalize new history and social sciences standards in January after expressing concern over what the administration of Governor Glenn Youngkin said was the draft’s many errors and content issues. It’s a schedule.

Education officials also proposed in a work session Wednesday that the hearing process begin in October.

Prior to the postponement, public hearings and final approval were scheduled for September and November 17, respectively.

“We want the highest standards, so it is very important that we continue to reflect on Virginia’s continued involvement in this as a contributor and voice.

Last month, Balow recommended that the board oppose forwarding draft standards for consideration, instead allowing proposals by Virginians and national experts to develop further before being approved. I urged the members to

The standards outline Virginia’s expectations for student learning in K-12 history and social science education, and are assessed through learning standards tests. The Virginia Code requires the board to review the criteria every seven years to update content and reflect current academic research.

Education officials have also proposed splitting information about courses after concerns were raised that the standards were hard to read.

The process of reviewing the history and social sciences standards began almost two years ago and included repeated meetings by the school board and expert panel, and public input from more than 5,000 commenters .

Board members Wednesday detailed the changes and scope of work since the standard was first revised.

“You’ve got to have some credibility with the staff to come up with a good and good first draft and bring it back to the board. At that point, if you guys want to take it apart and talk all the lines, Take your time, do it,” said President Daniel Gecker.

Officials said last month that the standard could come into effect as early as 2024.