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VA HB1260

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Irene Shin

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires Virginia public K-12 schools to notify all employees and parents when the division superintendent confirms that federal immigration enforcement officials are present on school property for civil or criminal immigration enforcement purposes

  • Requires Virginia public colleges and universities to notify all students, faculty, and staff when immigration enforcement officials are confirmed present on campus, including the date, time, and location of the presence

  • Prohibits immigration enforcement officials from accessing nonpublic areas of K-12 schools or college campuses without a warrant signed by a judge or magistrate

  • Notifications must not contain personally identifiable information and may include links to resources about educational rights and privacy protections under state and federal law

  • School boards and public higher education institutions must adopt or amend policies to implement these requirements by July 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Publ. elementary/secondary schools, etc.; fed. immigration investigation and enforcement activities.

Last Action

Incorporated by Public Safety (HB650-Callsen) (Voice Vote)

2/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Militia, Police and Public Safety: Subcommittee #32/3/2026
Public Safety2/2/2026
Education1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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