VA HB544

Eliminates the July 1, 2026 sunset date for the Commission on School Construction and Modernization, making it a permanent legislative body

Requires the Commission to meet at least four times annually and post meeting notices on the Commonwealth's public electronic calendar

Adds new duties including annually updating statewide school facility needs estimates and developing a 10-year capital roadmap that considers enrollment trends

Expands the Commission's scope to collaborate with early childhood Ready Regions and community colleges to evaluate facility usage, availability, and modernization needs

Mandates the Department of Education provide an inventory of all public school facilities by September 1, 2026, and requires the Commission to deliver its first 10-year capital roadmap by November 1, 2026