Subcommittee Agenda

Education - K-12 Subcommittee Subcommittee Agenda

Chair: Simonds, Shelly

Meeting Date & Time: 03/03/2026 08:00 AM Add to Calendar

Location: House Committee Room A - 008

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Block 1

Bill(s)	Patron	Title
SB108	Pekarsky	School boards; student cell phone and smart device possession and use policies, prohibition.
Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 22.1-79.3:1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to school boards; student cell phone and smart device possession and use policies; restriction and prohibition. Fiscal Impact Last actions: 3/10/2026 - Read third time 3/10/2026 - committee substitute agreed to 3/10/2026 - Engrossed by House - committee substitute 3/10/2026 - Passed House with substitute (84-Y 11-N 0-A) 3/31/2026 - Signed by Speaker Senate Committee Actions: • 3/30/2026 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB108ER) • 3/30/2026 - Signed by President • 3/31/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026 • 3/31/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026 • 4/1/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB108)
SB171	Favola	Minor elementary or secondary school students admitted to inpatient treatment; discl. of discharge.
Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 16.1-346.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to minor elementary or secondary school students admitted to inpatient treatment; certain disclosures to certain school personnel upon discharge. Fiscal Impact Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N) Yeas (10): Simonds, Askew, Cousins, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova, Cherry, Tata, Kent Last actions: 3/9/2026 - Read third time 3/9/2026 - committee substitute agreed to 3/9/2026 - Engrossed by House - committee substitute 3/9/2026 - Passed House with substitute (96-Y 0-N 0-A) 3/31/2026 - Signed by Speaker Senate Committee Actions: • 3/30/2026 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB171ER) • 3/30/2026 - Signed by President • 3/31/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026 • 3/31/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB171) • 3/31/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026 K-12 Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N)
SB190	Williams Graves	Certified student support agencies; DOE to assess impact of developing program for students.
Summary: An Act to direct the Department of Education to assess the impact of developing a program to provide student support programs to students enrolled in a public elementary or secondary school through certified student support agencies; report. Fiscal Impact Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 2-N) Yeas (8): Simonds, Askew, Cousins, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova, Cherry Nays (2): Tata, Kent Last actions: 3/12/2026 - House requested conference committee 3/12/2026 - Conferees appointed by House 3/12/2026 - House Conferees: Anthony, LeVere Bolling, O'Quinn 3/14/2026 - Conference report agreed to by House (66-Y 30-N 0-A) 3/31/2026 - Signed by Speaker Senate Committee Actions: • 3/30/2026 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB190ER) • 3/30/2026 - Signed by President • 3/31/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB190) • 3/31/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026 • 3/31/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026 Related Bills: HB178 (Anthony) K-12 Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 2-N)
SB220	Jones	High school student athlete; revising residency requirement to participate in athletic teams, report.
Summary: A BILL to direct the Department of Education, in collaboration with the Executive Committee of the Virginia High School League, to review and make recommendations on revising the residency requirements for high school student athletes to participate in high school athletic teams. Fiscal Impact Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (9-Y 1-N) Yeas (9): Simonds, Askew, Cousins, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova, Cherry, Tata Nays (1): Kent Last actions: 3/3/2026 - Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (9-Y 1-N) 3/3/2026 - Placed on Education Agenda 3/4/2026 - House committee offered 3/4/2026 - Reported from Education with amendment(s) (19-Y 2-N) 3/6/2026 - Read second time Senate Committee Actions: • 2/16/2026 - Education and Health Substitute agreed to • 2/16/2026 - Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote) • 2/16/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote) • 2/17/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/4/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB220) K-12 Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (9-Y 1-N)
SB341	Boysko	Private elementary and secondary schools; policies relating to bullying and cyberbullying, etc.
Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 22.1-279.6:1, relating to private elementary and secondary schools; student codes of conduct; policies relating to bullying and cyberbullying prevention and parental notification; requirements. Fiscal Impact Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 3-N) Yeas (7): Simonds, Askew, Cousins, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova Nays (3): Cherry, Tata, Kent Last actions: 3/3/2026 - Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 3-N) 3/3/2026 - Placed on Education Agenda 3/4/2026 - Reported from Education with substitute (14-Y 7-N) 3/4/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26108738D-H1 3/6/2026 - Read second time Senate Committee Actions: • 1/30/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/2/2026 - Read second time • 2/2/2026 - Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote) • 2/3/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (34-Y 5-N 0-A) • 3/5/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB341) Related Bills: HB894 (Sullivan) K-12 Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 3-N)
SB394	Pekarsky	Artificial intelligence; use of systems for student instruction.
Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 22.1-20.2:1, relating to Department of Education; artificial intelligence system use in instructional settings; development of AIS safety guidance required; AIS Innovation in Education Pilot Program established; report. Fiscal Impact Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 1-N) Yeas (9): Simonds, Askew, Cousins, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova, Tata, Kent Nays (1): Cherry Last actions: 3/3/2026 - House subcommittee offered 3/3/2026 - Placed on Education Agenda 3/4/2026 - Reported from Education with substitute (20-Y 1-N) 3/4/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26108797D-H1 3/6/2026 - Read second time Senate Committee Actions: • 2/16/2026 - Engrossed by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/16/2026 - Rules suspended • 2/16/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 3rd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/16/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (38-Y 1-N 0-A) • 3/5/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB394) K-12 Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 1-N)
SB491	Pekarsky	Public schools; right to free public elementary and secondary education, discrimination, etc.
Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 22.1-2.2, relating to public schools; right to free public elementary and secondary education; discrimination based on immigration status prohibited; requirements; civil cause of action. Fiscal Impact Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 3-N) Yeas (7): Simonds, Askew, Cousins, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova Nays (3): Cherry, Tata, Kent Last actions: 3/3/2026 - House subcommittee offered 3/3/2026 - Placed on Education Agenda 3/4/2026 - Reported from Education with substitute (14-Y 7-N) 3/4/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26108808D-H1 3/6/2026 - Read second time Senate Committee Actions: • 2/12/2026 - Committee substitute agreed to (Voice Vote) • 2/12/2026 - Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote) • 2/12/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote) • 2/13/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A) • 3/4/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB491) Related Bills: HB836 (Rasoul) K-12 Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 3-N)
SB568	Sturtevant	Public schools; student instruction, addictive potential of time spent using certain electr. device.
Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 22.1-206 of the Code of Virginia, relating to public schools; student instruction; addictive potential of time spent using certain electronic devices. Fiscal Impact Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N) Yeas (10): Simonds, Askew, Cousins, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova, Cherry, Tata, Kent Last actions: 3/3/2026 - Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N) 3/3/2026 - Placed on Education Agenda 3/4/2026 - Reported from Education with substitute (21-Y 0-N) 3/4/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26109070D-H1 3/6/2026 - Read second time Senate Committee Actions: • 2/16/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 3rd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/16/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/16/2026 - Blank Action • 3/3/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB568) • 3/5/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB568) K-12 Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N)
SB592	Bagby	Career and technical education courses, pathways, and credentials; biennial review, report.
Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 4 of Chapter 13 of Title 22.1 a section numbered 22.1-227.2, relating to Board of Education; career and technical education courses, pathways, and credentials; biennial review; report. Fiscal Impact Subcommittee recommends referring to Appropriations(9-Y 1-N) Yeas (9): Simonds, Askew, Cousins, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova, Tata, Kent Nays (1): Cherry Last actions: 3/4/2026 - Referred to Committee on Appropriations 3/4/2026 - Referred by Committee 3/6/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda 3/9/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda 3/9/2026 - Reported from Appropriations Senate Committee Actions: • 2/2/2026 - Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote) • 2/2/2026 - Engrossed by Senate • 2/2/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB592) • 2/3/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/4/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB592) Related Bills: HB1158 (Walker) K-12 Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends referring to Appropriations(9-Y 1-N)
SB603	Reeves	School boards; policies relating to volunteer student life counseling and support services.
Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 22.1-79.3:2, relating to school boards; policies relating to volunteer student life counseling and support services; guidelines and requirements. Fiscal Impact Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 3-N) Yeas (7): Simonds, Askew, Cousins, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova Nays (3): Cherry, Tata, Kent Last actions: 2/20/2026 - Read first time 2/20/2026 - Referred to Committee on Education 2/26/2026 - Assigned HED sub: K-12 Subcommittee 2/26/2026 - Placed on Education Agenda 3/3/2026 - Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 3-N) Senate Committee Actions: • 2/16/2026 - Rules suspended • 2/16/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 3rd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/16/2026 - Rules suspended • 2/16/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/16/2026 - Blank Action K-12 Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 3-N)
SB656	Durant	Standards of Quality; class size limits, exception for certain ensemble music classes, definition.
Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-253.13:2, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to Standards of Quality; class size limits; exception for certain ensemble music classes. Fiscal Impact Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (10-Y 0-N) Yeas (10): Simonds, Askew, Cousins, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova, Cherry, Tata, Kent Last actions: 2/13/2026 - Read first time 2/13/2026 - Referred to Committee on Education 2/26/2026 - Assigned HED sub: K-12 Subcommittee 2/26/2026 - Placed on Education Agenda 3/3/2026 - Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (10-Y 0-N) Senate Committee Actions: • 2/6/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 2/6/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/9/2026 - Read second time • 2/9/2026 - Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote) • 2/10/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) K-12 Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (10-Y 0-N)
SB817	Suetterlein	School bds.; parental notification of course registration deadlines and processes required, policies.
Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 22.1-79.3:2, relating to school boards; public middle and high schools; parental notification of course registration deadlines and processes required. Fiscal Impact Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) Yeas (10): Simonds, Askew, Cousins, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova, Cherry, Tata, Kent Last actions: 2/26/2026 - Placed on Education Agenda 3/3/2026 - Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) 3/3/2026 - Placed on Education Agenda 3/4/2026 - Reported from Education (21-Y 0-N) 3/6/2026 - Read second time Senate Committee Actions: • 2/16/2026 - Rules suspended • 2/16/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 3rd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/16/2026 - Rules suspended • 2/16/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/16/2026 - Blank Action K-12 Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)

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