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VA SB174
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/8/2026
Primary Sponsor
Stella Pekarsky
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AI Summary
- Establishes the Virginia Student Teacher Scholarship Program to provide scholarships up to $7,500 to student teachers completing unpaid supervised clinical practice at Virginia public schools
- Requires scholarship recipients to be Virginia residents enrolled full-time in an approved educator preparation program and commit to teaching at a Virginia public school for at least three years after licensure
- Prioritizes scholarship awards based on demonstrated financial need when funding is insufficient for all eligible applicants, and may require FAFSA completion to assess need
- Administered by the Department of Education beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, with payments made through local school divisions to eligible student teachers
- Requires annual reporting on program effectiveness including participant numbers by school division, participant surveys, and demographic data disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and gender
Legislative Description
Virginia Student Teacher Scholarship Program; established, report.
Last Action
Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance and Appropriations1/22/2026
Education: Public Education1/15/2026
Education and Health1/8/2026
Full Bill Text
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