Committee Agenda

Education Committee Agenda

Chair: Rasoul, Sam

Meeting Date & Time: 03/04/2026 09:00 AM Add to Calendar

Location: House Committee Room A - 008

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Notes: Public Testimony will only be taken on SB91, SB108, and SB592.

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Active item: Meeting Adjourned

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Committee Clerk: (804) 698-1945 - Sam Fidler, Clerk

DLS Contact: (804) 698-1820 Ryan Brimmer, Attorney

Higher Education Subcommittee Report

Bill(s)	Patron	Title
SB97	Roem	Hunger-Free Campus Grant Program; establishment of student meal plan credit donation program.
Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 23.1-409.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to institutions of higher education; Hunger-Free Campus Food Pantry Grant Program; establishment of student meal plan credit donation program. Fiscal Impact Reported from Education and referred to Appropriations (18-Y 3-N) Yeas (18): Rasoul, McQuinn, Guzman, Sewell, Convirs-Fowler, Askew, Clark, Cousins, Reaser, Laufer, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova, Cherry, Tata, Kent, Whittle Nays (3): Scott, P.A., Garrett, Zehr Not Voting (1): Simonds Last actions: 3/4/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee 3/4/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee 3/9/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda 3/9/2026 - Continued to next session in Appropriations (Voice Vote) 7/21/2026 - Continued from last session Senate Committee Actions: • 1/26/2026 - Committee substitute agreed to • 1/26/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 1/27/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 1/27/2026 - Read third time • 2/11/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB97) Higher Education Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (9-Y 1-N)
SB299	Srinivasan	New College Institute; reconstitution of Institute as West Piedmont Higher Education Center, etc.
Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-2101, 2.2-2905, 23.1-627.1, 23.1-1100, 23.1-1200, and 23.1-3111 through 23.1-3114 of the Code of Virginia, relating to New College Institute; name; membership and composition of board of directors. Fiscal Impact Reported from Education with substitute (18-Y 3-N) Yeas (18): Rasoul, McQuinn, Guzman, Sewell, Convirs-Fowler, Askew, Clark, Cousins, Reaser, Laufer, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova, Cherry, Tata, Kent, Whittle Nays (3): Scott, P.A., Garrett, Zehr Not Voting (1): Simonds Last actions: 3/3/2026 - Placed on Education Agenda 3/4/2026 - House committee offered 3/4/2026 - Reported from Education with substitute (18-Y 3-N) 3/4/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26108795D-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 Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/5/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB299) Related Bills: HB430 (LeVere Bolling) Higher Education Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 2-N)
SB494	Deeds	Higher educational institutions, public; membership of governing boards.
Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-2519, 23.1-203, 23.1-1300, 23.1-1303, 23.1-1304, and 23.1-2601 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 23.1-1303.1, relating to public institutions of higher education; legal counsel; appointment, confirmation, training, quorum, and duties of governing board members. Fiscal Impact Reported from Education with substitute (15-Y 6-N) Yeas (15): Rasoul, McQuinn, Guzman, Sewell, Convirs-Fowler, Askew, Clark, Cousins, Reaser, Laufer, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova, Garrett Nays (6): Cherry, Tata, Scott, P.A., Zehr, Kent, Whittle Not Voting (1): Simonds Last actions: 3/2/2026 - Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 3-N) 3/3/2026 - Placed on Education Agenda 3/4/2026 - Reported from Education with substitute (15-Y 6-N) 3/4/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26108796D-H1 3/6/2026 - Read second time Senate Committee Actions: • 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 (22-Y 18-N 0-A) • 2/23/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB494) • 3/5/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB494) Higher Education Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 3-N)

K-12 Subcommittee Report

Bill(s)	Patron	Title
SB105	Stanley	STEM+C competition team grants; DOE to consider changes to application and eligibility guidelines.
Summary: An Act to require the Department of Education to consider certain changes to the application and eligibility guidelines for STEM+C competition team grants. Fiscal Impact Reported from Education with substitute (21-Y 0-N) Yeas (21): Rasoul, McQuinn, Guzman, Sewell, Convirs-Fowler, Askew, Clark, Cousins, Reaser, Laufer, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova, Cherry, Tata, Scott, P.A., Garrett, Zehr, Kent, Whittle Not Voting (1): Simonds 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 (SB105ER) • 3/30/2026 - Signed by President • 3/31/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB105) • 3/31/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026 • 3/31/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026 K-12 Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 1-N)
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 Reported from Education with substitute (21-Y 0-N) Yeas (21): Rasoul, McQuinn, Guzman, Sewell, Convirs-Fowler, Askew, Clark, Cousins, Reaser, Laufer, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova, Cherry, Tata, Scott, P.A., Garrett, Zehr, Kent, Whittle Not Voting (1): Simonds 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 Reported from Education with substitute (14-Y 7-N) Yeas (14): Rasoul, McQuinn, Guzman, Sewell, Convirs-Fowler, Askew, Clark, Cousins, Reaser, Laufer, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova Nays (7): Cherry, Tata, Scott, P.A., Garrett, Zehr, Kent, Whittle Not Voting (1): Simonds 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 Reported from Education with amendment(s) (19-Y 2-N) Yeas (19): Rasoul, McQuinn, Convirs-Fowler, Askew, Clark, Cousins, Reaser, Laufer, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova, Cherry, Tata, Scott, P.A., Garrett, Zehr, Kent, Whittle Nays (2): Guzman, Sewell Not Voting (1): Simonds 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 Reported from Education with substitute (14-Y 7-N) Yeas (14): Rasoul, McQuinn, Guzman, Sewell, Convirs-Fowler, Askew, Clark, Cousins, Reaser, Laufer, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova Nays (7): Cherry, Tata, Scott, P.A., Garrett, Zehr, Kent, Whittle Not Voting (1): Simonds 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 Reported from Education with substitute (20-Y 1-N) Yeas (20): Rasoul, McQuinn, Guzman, Sewell, Convirs-Fowler, Askew, Clark, Cousins, Reaser, Laufer, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova, Cherry, Tata, Scott, P.A., Garrett, Zehr, Kent Nays (1): Whittle Not Voting (1): Simonds 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 Reported from Education with substitute (14-Y 7-N) Yeas (14): Rasoul, McQuinn, Guzman, Sewell, Convirs-Fowler, Askew, Clark, Cousins, Reaser, Laufer, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova Nays (7): Cherry, Tata, Scott, P.A., Garrett, Zehr, Kent, Whittle Not Voting (1): Simonds 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 Reported from Education with substitute (21-Y 0-N) Yeas (21): Rasoul, McQuinn, Guzman, Sewell, Convirs-Fowler, Askew, Clark, Cousins, Reaser, Laufer, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova, Cherry, Tata, Scott, P.A., Garrett, Zehr, Kent, Whittle Not Voting (1): Simonds 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)
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 Reported from Education (21-Y 0-N) Yeas (21): Rasoul, McQuinn, Guzman, Sewell, Convirs-Fowler, Askew, Clark, Cousins, Reaser, Laufer, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova, Cherry, Tata, Scott, P.A., Garrett, Zehr, Kent, Whittle Not Voting (1): Simonds 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)

Bills without Subcommittee Hearings

Bill(s)	Patron	Title
SB20	Locke	Child Care Subsidy Program; income-based eligibility for assistance.
Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 14.1 of Title 22.1 a section numbered 22.1-289.08:3, relating to early childhood care and education; Child Care Subsidy Program; income-based eligibility for assistance; development and implementation of phased reduction model; report. Fiscal Impact Reported from Education with amendment(s) (18-Y 3-N) Yeas (18): Rasoul, McQuinn, Guzman, Sewell, Convirs-Fowler, Askew, Clark, Cousins, Reaser, Laufer, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova, Cherry, Tata, Kent, Whittle Nays (3): Scott, P.A., Garrett, Zehr Not Voting (1): Simonds Last actions: 3/9/2026 - Passed by for the day 3/10/2026 - Passed by for the day 3/11/2026 - Motion to rerefer to Education agreed to 3/11/2026 - Rereferred by House 3/11/2026 - Rereferred to Education Senate Committee Actions: • 2/12/2026 - Finance and Appropriations Substitute agreed to • 2/12/2026 - Engrossed by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/12/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/13/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/3/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB20) Related Bills: HB254 (Glass)
SB91	Lucas	Eastern Virginia Health Sciences Center at ODU; renames as Virginia Health Sciences at ODU.
Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-3106, 2.2-3705.4, 2.2-3711, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 22.1-209.2, 23.1-2002, 23.1-2006, 23.1-2007, 32.1-69.3, 32.1-71.5, 32.1-71.6, 38.2-5008, and 54.1-2961 of the Code of Virginia, relating to public institutions of higher education; Old Dominion University; Eastern Virginia Health Sciences Center renamed as Virginia Health Sciences. Fiscal Impact Reported from Education (21-Y 0-N) Yeas (21): Rasoul, McQuinn, Guzman, Sewell, Convirs-Fowler, Askew, Clark, Cousins, Reaser, Laufer, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova, Cherry, Tata, Scott, P.A., Garrett, Zehr, Kent, Whittle Not Voting (1): Simonds Last actions: 3/4/2026 - Reported from Education (21-Y 0-N) 3/6/2026 - Read second time 3/9/2026 - Read third time 3/9/2026 - Passed House (96-Y 0-N 0-A) 3/13/2026 - Signed by Speaker Senate Committee Actions: • 3/13/2026 - Enrolled • 3/13/2026 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB91ER) • 3/13/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB91) • 3/13/2026 - Signed by President • 3/14/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
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 Reported from Education with substitute (19-Y 2-N) Yeas (19): Rasoul, McQuinn, Sewell, Convirs-Fowler, Askew, Clark, Cousins, Reaser, Laufer, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Cherry, Tata, Scott, P.A., Garrett, Zehr, Kent, Whittle Nays (2): Guzman, Bulova Not Voting (1): Simonds 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)
SB122	McPike	School boards; student diabetes care & management in schools, division wide plan required.
Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 22.1-274 and 22.1-274.01:1 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 22.1-274.01:2, relating to school boards; student diabetes care and management in schools; divisionwide plan required. Fiscal Impact Reported from Education with substitute (20-Y 1-N) Yeas (20): Rasoul, McQuinn, Guzman, Sewell, Convirs-Fowler, Askew, Clark, Cousins, Reaser, Laufer, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova, Tata, Scott, P.A., Garrett, Zehr, Kent, Whittle Nays (1): Cherry Not Voting (1): Simonds Last actions: 3/11/2026 - House requested conference committee 3/12/2026 - Conferees appointed by House 3/12/2026 - House Conferees: Thomas, Cousins, Cherry 3/14/2026 - Conference report agreed to by House (97-Y 0-N 0-A) 3/31/2026 - Signed by Speaker Senate Committee Actions: • 3/30/2026 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB122ER) • 3/30/2026 - Signed by President • 3/31/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB122) • 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: HB1301 (Thomas)
SB200	VanValkenburg	SOL assessments and related assessment methods; development, administration, scoring, and release.
Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 22.1-253.13:3, as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to Board of Education; Standards of Learning assessments and related assessment methods; development, administration, scoring, and release. Fiscal Impact Reported from Education with amendment(s) (14-Y 7-N) Yeas (14): Rasoul, McQuinn, Guzman, Sewell, Convirs-Fowler, Askew, Clark, Cousins, Reaser, Laufer, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova Nays (7): Cherry, Tata, Scott, P.A., Garrett, Zehr, Kent, Whittle Not Voting (1): Simonds Last actions: 3/12/2026 - Conferees appointed by House 3/12/2026 - House Conferees: Helmer, Anderson, Hamilton 3/13/2026 - Conference report agreed to by House (85-Y 10-N 0-A) 3/13/2026 - Conference report agreed to by both chambers 3/31/2026 - Signed by Speaker Senate Committee Actions: • 3/30/2026 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB200ER) • 3/30/2026 - Signed by President • 3/31/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB200) • 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: HB299 (Helmer)
SB427	Bagby	High school graduation requirements; history and social studies credits.
Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 22.1-253.13:4 of the Code of Virginia, relating to high school graduation requirements; history and social studies credits; certain substitutions permitted. Fiscal Impact Reported from Education with substitute (14-Y 7-N) Yeas (14): Rasoul, McQuinn, Guzman, Sewell, Convirs-Fowler, Askew, Clark, Cousins, Reaser, Laufer, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova Nays (7): Cherry, Tata, Scott, P.A., Garrett, Zehr, Kent, Whittle Not Voting (1): Simonds Last actions: 3/3/2026 - Placed on Education Agenda 3/4/2026 - House committee offered 3/4/2026 - Reported from Education with substitute (14-Y 7-N) 3/4/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26108310D-H1 3/6/2026 - Read second time Senate Committee Actions: • 2/2/2026 - Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote) • 2/2/2026 - Printed as engrossed 26100585D-E • 2/3/2026 - Read third time and passed Senate (23-Y 16-N 0-A) • 2/4/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB427) • 3/5/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB427)
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 Referred from Education and referred to Appropriations (20-Y 1-N) Yeas (20): Rasoul, McQuinn, Guzman, Sewell, Convirs-Fowler, Askew, Clark, Cousins, Reaser, Laufer, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova, Cherry, Tata, Garrett, Zehr, Kent, Whittle Nays (1): Scott, P.A. Not Voting (1): Simonds 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)
SB815	Suetterlein	School bds.; opening of school year, certain alternative schedules & schedule flexibility permitted.
Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 22.1-79.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to school boards; opening of the school year; certain alternative schedules and schedule flexibility permitted. Fiscal Impact Reported from Education (21-Y 0-N) Yeas (21): Rasoul, McQuinn, Guzman, Sewell, Convirs-Fowler, Askew, Clark, Cousins, Reaser, Laufer, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova, Cherry, Tata, Scott, P.A., Garrett, Zehr, Kent, Whittle Not Voting (1): Simonds Last actions: 2/20/2026 - Read first time 2/20/2026 - Referred to Committee on Education 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 - Read third time and passed Senate Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/16/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 2/16/2026 - Engrossed by Senate • 2/16/2026 - Blank Action Related Bills: HB1455 (McNamara)

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