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VA HB686

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Eric Zehr

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Virginia Department of Education to develop and distribute guidance on best practices for open school enrollment policies to all school boards
  • Guidance may address practical considerations including applications, waitlists, school capacity, tuition, and transportation
  • Guidance may also cover student demand, equity, and nondiscrimination in open enrollment implementation
  • Relates to existing open enrollment authority granted to school boards under Virginia Code § 22.1-7.1

Legislative Description

Open school enrollment policies; available to school boards.

Last Action

Passed by indefinitely in Education and Health (9-Y 6-N)

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Education: Public Education2/26/2026
Education and Health2/18/2026
Education: K-122/5/2026
Education1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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