EDUCATION
OPPOSE – KILLED
OPPOSE: SB979 – Delayed Implementation of New Public School Accountability System
STATUS: This bill was killed on the Senate floor on 2/4.
This bill directs the Department of Education to delay for one year the implementation of the revised public school accountability system adopted recently by the State Board of Education after robust research and discussion.
- To see bill text and info: Click HERE
SUPPORT – KILLED
SUPPORT: HB2231 – Virginia Opportunity Scholarships
STATUS: This bill did not make it out of the House Appropriations Committee before the Crossover deadline.
The Virginia Opportunity Scholarship program is designed to give students greater access to learning opportunities that best meet their needs. 10,000 eligible K-12 students can receive $5,000 per academic year. This program is for Virginia students whose household income does not exceed $81,120 for a family of four. This scholarship puts money directly into families’ hands for expenses of attending an accredited private school in Virginia including, tuition, transportation, books, and other qualified educational expenses— such as summer school programs— so families can access the opportunities that work best for their child.
- To see bill text and info: Click HERE
SUPPORT: HB2373 – Parents’ Rights in Education
STATUS: This bill did not make it out of the House Education Committee before the Crossover deadline.
Defends clear parental rights in public education, empowering parents to review curriculum, opt out of explicit content, know their child’s instructors, access school records, control data sharing, make medical decisions, and stay informed of counseling services. Strengthens parental oversight of their children’s education while limiting institutional overreach.
- To see bill text and info: Click HERE