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VA HB755

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chris Runion

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the School Construction Program to allow local school boards to use state grants for debt service payments on school construction, renovation, or expansion projects
  • Amends Virginia Code § 22.1-140.1 governing the School Construction Fund and Program
  • Currently, grants can only fund direct construction, renovation, or expansion of public school buildings and facilities
  • The change would provide school divisions more flexibility in financing school infrastructure projects by covering loan repayments
  • Introduced by Delegate Runion on January 14, 2026, with committee referral pending

Legislative Description

School Construction Program; use of grants, debt service.

Last Action

Left in Committee Appropriations

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/18/2026
Appropriations: Elementary & Secondary Education1/20/2026
Appropriations1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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