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VA HB1195
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Phillip Scott
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AI Summary
- Requires school boards and independent contractors to conduct employment history reviews for all applicants whose positions involve direct contact with children in public schools
- Applicants must disclose whether they have been investigated, disciplined, discharged, or had licenses suspended related to abuse or sexual misconduct involving children
- Former employers must respond within 20 days to requests for employment history information and are protected from civil liability except for knowingly providing false information
- Prohibits school boards from entering agreements that suppress information about sexual misconduct investigations, prevent reporting to authorities, or require expunging substantiated allegations from records
- School boards must notify the Board of Education within 10 business days when licensed personnel are dismissed or resign due to felony convictions, child abuse, sexual misconduct, or drug offenses
Legislative Description
School bds., etc.; applicants for employment involving direct contact w/children in public schools.
Last Action
Continued to next session in Education (Voice Vote)
2/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Education: K-122/5/2026
Education1/14/2026
Full Bill Text
No bill text available