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VA HB1204

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Phillip Scott

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

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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