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VA SB341

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Boysko

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires private elementary and secondary schools in Virginia to include bullying and cyberbullying policies in their student codes of conduct

  • Mandates parental notification within 24 hours of any confirmed bullying incident involving their student

  • Requires schools to train personnel on appropriate management of student conduct and policy violations

  • Establishes protections for students who report or witness bullying to prevent retaliation

  • Includes prohibitions against hazing as defined in Virginia Code § 18.2-56, while allowing schools to adopt more comprehensive policies than the minimum requirements

Legislative Description

Private elementary and secondary schools; policies relating to bullying and cyberbullying, etc.

Last Action

House substitute agreed to by Senate (23-Y 17-N 0-A)

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Education: K-122/26/2026
Education2/6/2026
Education: Public Education1/22/2026
Education and Health1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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