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VA SB820

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Suetterlein

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Renames the "Community Builders Pilot Program" to the "Community Builders Program" by removing its pilot designation and repealing the sunset provisions from 2024 legislation

  • 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

  • Serves up to 100 students per session entering eighth grade, offering workforce development, postsecondary education exploration, social-emotional development, and family engagement opportunities

  • Designates Roanoke City Public Schools as the statewide demonstration model site to host representatives from other school divisions for observation, training, and program replication

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/24/2026
Appropriations: Elementary & Secondary Education2/23/2026
Education: Public Education2/5/2026
Education and Health1/23/2026

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