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VA HB1204
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Phillip Scott
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AI Summary
- Authorizes local governing bodies to reserve per-pupil amounts from local school fund appropriations and redirect those funds directly to parents of students in the local school division
- Funds redirected to families must be used for satisfying compulsory school attendance requirements in nonpublic school settings, as defined under Virginia Code § 22.1-254
- Amends § 22.1-94 of the Code of Virginia, which governs local appropriations for public school operations, capital outlay, and debt service
- Local governments must still meet minimum funding requirements for maintaining educational programs that meet state standards of quality
- Introduced January 14, 2026 by Delegate P.A. Scott; committee referral pending
Legislative Description
Local government; appropriation of local school funds to families for compulsory student attendance.
Last Action
Left in Education
2/18/2026
Committee Referrals
Education2/18/2026
Education: K-122/5/2026
Education1/14/2026
Full Bill Text
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