Education - K-12 Subcommittee Subcommittee Agenda
Chair: Simonds, Shelly
Meeting Date & Time: 01/27/2026 07:30 AM Add to Calendar
Location: House Committee Room A - 008
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Committee Clerk: (804) 698-1945 - Sam Fidler, Clerk
DLS Contact: (804) 698 - 1820 - Ryan Brimmer, Attorney
Block 1
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB138 | Simonds | Public high schools; career coach required |
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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 public elementary and secondary schools; personnel; high school career coach required. Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (7-Y 3-N)Yeas (7): Simonds, Askew, Cousins, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova Nays (3): Cherry, Tata, Kent Last actions:
Elementary and Secondary Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 0-N) |
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| HB139 | Simonds | School board policies; unpaid educational leave for certain employee association officers. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 22.1-296, 51.1-142.2, and 51.1-142.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to school board policies; unpaid educational leave for certain employee association officers; purchase of service credit. Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 3-N)Yeas (7): Simonds, Askew, Cousins, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova Nays (3): Cherry, Tata, Kent Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/4/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/4/2026 - Referred to Committee on Education and Health • 2/6/2026 - Removed from Education and HealthHigher Education docket for Feb 06, 2026 • 2/9/2026 - Removed from Education and HealthHigher Education docket for Feb 09, 2026 K-12 Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 3-N) |
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| HB180 | Anthony | Work-Based Learning Coordinator Pilot Program; established, report, sunset. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 13 of Title 22.1 an article numbered 6.1, consisting of sections numbered 22.1-253.01, 22.1-253.02, and 22.1-253.03, relating to Work-Based Learning Coordinator Pilot Program established. Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) and referring to Appropriations (9-Y 1-N)Yeas (9): Simonds, Askew, Cousins, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova, Tata, Kent Nays (1): Cherry Last actions:
Elementary and Secondary Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 0-N) |
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| HB182 | Reid | High school graduation requirements; history and social studies credits. |
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Summary: A BILL 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. 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:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/4/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/4/2026 - Referred to Committee on Education and Health • 2/6/2026 - Removed from Education and HealthHigher Education docket for Feb 06, 2026 • 2/9/2026 - Removed from Education and HealthHigher Education docket for Feb 09, 2026 K-12 Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 3-N) |
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| HB195 | McQuinn | Programs for at-risk students; permissible uses of funding. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-199.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to programs for at-risk students; permissible uses of funding. Last actions:
Related Bills: SB33 (Favola) Elementary and Secondary Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB201 | Cohen | School boards; safe storage of prescription drugs and firearms in the household. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-79.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to school board policies; parental notification; safe storage of prescription drugs and firearms in the household. Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 3-N)Yeas (7): Simonds, Askew, Cousins, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova Nays (3): Cherry, Tata, Kent Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/4/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/4/2026 - Referred to Committee on Education and Health • 2/6/2026 - Removed from Education and HealthHigher Education docket for Feb 06, 2026 • 2/9/2026 - Removed from Education and HealthHigher Education docket for Feb 09, 2026 K-12 Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 3-N) |
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| HB263 | Simonds | Certified school library specialists; Superintendent of Public Instruction to employ in DOE. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 22.1-23.7, relating to Superintendent of Public Instruction; employment of certified school library specialists. Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (9-Y 1-N)Yeas (9): Simonds, Askew, Cousins, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova, Tata, Kent Nays (1): Cherry Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/9/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/9/2026 - Referred to Committee on Education and Health Elementary and Secondary Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 0-N) |
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| HB290 | Anderson | False statements as to school division or attendance zone residency; penalty. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-264.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to false statements as to school division or attendance zone residency; penalty. Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Courts of Justice (10-Y 0-N)Yeas (10): Simonds, Askew, Cousins, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova, Cherry, Tata, Kent Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/11/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/11/2026 - Referred to Committee on Education and Health Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 2-N) |
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| HB332 | Rasoul | Teacher licensure; three-year renewable license to teach career and technical education, etc. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 22.1-299.9, relating to teacher licensure; three-year renewable license to teach career and technical education or dual enrollment courses at public high schools. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N)Yeas (10): Simonds, Askew, Cousins, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova, Cherry, Tata, Kent Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/4/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/4/2026 - Referred to Committee on Education and Health • 2/6/2026 - Removed from Education and HealthHigher Education docket for Feb 06, 2026 • 2/9/2026 - Removed from Education and HealthHigher Education docket for Feb 09, 2026 Related Bills: HB785 (Austin) K-12 Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB333 | Helmer | Public schools; programs and courses of instruction; instruction on January 6 insurrection. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 22.1-202.2, relating to public schools; programs and courses of instruction; instruction on January 6 insurrection; requirements and limitations. Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 3-N)Yeas (7): Simonds, Askew, Cousins, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova Nays (3): Cherry, Tata, Kent Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/4/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/4/2026 - Referred to Committee on Education and Health • 2/6/2026 - Removed from Education and HealthHigher Education docket for Feb 06, 2026 • 2/9/2026 - Removed from Education and HealthHigher Education docket for Feb 09, 2026 K-12 Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 3-N) |
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| HB382 | Bennett-Parker | School board chairmen and vice-chairmen; additional annual salary. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-32 of the Code of Virginia, relating to school board chairmen and vice-chairmen; additional annual salary; amount. Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 1-N)Yeas (9): Simonds, Askew, Cousins, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova, Cherry, Kent Nays (1): Tata Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/4/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/4/2026 - Referred to Committee on Education and Health • 2/6/2026 - Removed from Education and HealthHigher Education docket for Feb 06, 2026 • 2/9/2026 - Removed from Education and HealthHigher Education docket for Feb 09, 2026 K-12 Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 1-N) |
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| HB410 | Reid | School boards; participation in SAT School Day program required, student participation. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 22.1-79.10, relating to school boards; participation in SAT School Day program required; student participation. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (9-Y 1-N)Yeas (9): Simonds, Askew, Cousins, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova, Cherry, Kent Nays (1): Tata Last actions:
Elementary and Secondary Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB416 | Guzman | School buses; use for public purposes by local governing bodies, insurance reimbursement. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-182 of the Code of Virginia, relating to use of school buses for public purposes by local governing bodies; insurance reimbursement. Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 1-N)Yeas (9): Simonds, Askew, Cousins, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova, Tata, Kent Nays (1): Cherry Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/4/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/4/2026 - Referred to Committee on Education and Health • 2/6/2026 - Removed from Education and HealthHigher Education docket for Feb 06, 2026 • 2/9/2026 - Removed from Education and HealthHigher Education docket for Feb 09, 2026 K-12 Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 1-N) |
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| HB462 | Cohen | Health Ed. SOL; Bd. of Ed. to require literacy instruction in grade 9 & 10 in next revision. |
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Summary: A BILL to direct the Board of Education to require health literacy instruction in grades nine and 10 in the next regularly scheduled revision of the Health Education Standards of Learning. 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:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/11/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/11/2026 - Referred to Committee on Education and Health K-12 Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 1-N) |
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| HB478 | Watts | Diploma seal for excellence in fine arts; established, industry-recognized workforce credential. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 22.1-253.13:1, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, and 22.1-253.13:4 of the Code of Virginia, relating to diploma seal for excellence in fine arts established; industry-recognized workforce credential. Last actions:
Early Childhood and Innovation Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 1-N) |
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| HB653 | Kent | Excused student absences; visitation of immediate family members on active duty military, etc. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-254 of the Code of Virginia, relating to excused student absences for visitation of immediate family members; active duty military; scheduled for deployment, on leave from deployment, or returning from deployment outside the United States. Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (8-Y 2-N)Yeas (8): Simonds, Cousins, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova, Cherry, Tata, Kent Nays (2): Askew, LeVere Bolling Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/9/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/9/2026 - Referred to Committee on Education and Health K-12 Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (8-Y 2-N) |
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| HB785 | Austin | Teacher licensure; three-year license to teach career and technical education, etc. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 22.1-299.9, relating to teacher licensure; three-year license to teach career and technical education or dual enrollment courses at public high schools.
Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Related Bills: HB332 (Rasoul) SB576 (Reeves) K-12 Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote) |
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| HB786 | Austin | School boards.; authority to prohibit sale of energy drinks to students in public high schools. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-207.4 of the Code of Virginia, relating to school boards; authority to prohibit sale of energy drinks to students in public high schools. Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (10-Y 0-N)Yeas (10): Simonds, Askew, Cousins, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova, Cherry, Tata, Kent Last actions:
K-12 Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB859 | Cousins | Farm to School Program Task Force; membership requirements, report. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-23.4 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department of Education; Farm to School Program Task Force; membership requirements; report. Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)Yeas (10): Simonds, Askew, Cousins, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova, Cherry, Tata, Kent Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/4/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/4/2026 - Referred to Committee on Education and Health • 2/6/2026 - Removed from Education and HealthHigher Education docket for Feb 06, 2026 • 2/9/2026 - Removed from Education and HealthHigher Education docket for Feb 09, 2026 K-12 Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB873 | Kent | Public elementary school students; increases physical activity. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-253.13:1, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to public elementary school students; physical activity. Last actions:
K-12 Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) |
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| HB1171 | Rasoul | Standard Diploma; Board of Education shall develop alternative graduation pathways to earn. |
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Summary: A BILL to direct the Board of Education to develop alternative graduation pathways to earn a standard diploma; report. Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (10-Y 0-N)Yeas (10): Simonds, Askew, Cousins, LeVere Bolling, Anderson, Dougherty, Bulova, Cherry, Tata, Kent Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/5/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/5/2026 - Referred to Committee on Education and Health • 2/6/2026 - Removed from Education and HealthHigher Education docket for Feb 06, 2026 • 2/9/2026 - Removed from Education and HealthHigher Education docket for Feb 09, 2026 Related Bills: SB147 (Pekarsky) K-12 Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (10-Y 0-N) |
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