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VA HB1017
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kathy Tran
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AI Summary
- Requires school boards to excuse students from attendance for up to 30 consecutive school days when absent for medical reasons verified in writing by the student's health care provider
- Adds this medical excuse provision as a third mandatory category alongside existing religious belief exemptions and court-recommended health/safety excuses
- Students excused under this new 30-day medical provision remain subject to compulsory attendance requirements (unlike religious or court-ordered exemptions which are fully exempt)
- Amends Virginia Code § 22.1-254 governing compulsory school attendance for children ages 5-18
Legislative Description
School boards; excusing students from attendance at school, verified medical reasons.
Last Action
Continued to next session in Education (Voice Vote)
2/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Education: K-121/30/2026
Education1/14/2026
Full Bill Text
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