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VA SB820
Bill
Status
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Suetterlein
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AI Summary
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Renames the "Community Builders Pilot Program" to the "Community Builders Program" by removing its pilot designation and repealing the sunset provisions from 2024 legislation
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Program aims to reduce youth gun violence and increase community engagement for students in Roanoke City and Petersburg City public schools through after-school and summer programming
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Serves up to 100 students per session entering eighth grade, offering workforce development, postsecondary education exploration, social-emotional development, and family engagement opportunities
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Designates Roanoke City Public Schools as the statewide demonstration model site to host representatives from other school divisions for observation, training, and program replication
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Requires annual reports to the Governor and legislative committees by November 1 on student participation, academic and behavioral outcomes, and gun violence incident data
Legislative Description
Community Builders Pilot Program; name change, sunset repeal, statewide demonstration model site.
Last Action
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
3/14/2026