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VA SB822

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Todd Pillion

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all school nurses in Virginia to complete training on recognition and management of sickle cell disease within six months of employment and every three years thereafter
  • Training must be approved by the Board of Education in collaboration with the Department of Health and can be completed online or in-person
  • Training programs must cover sickle cell disease information, symptom recognition, school-based interventions, academic support for affected students, and collaboration with families
  • Adds new section 22.1-274.9 to the Code of Virginia establishing these requirements for local school divisions

Legislative Description

School nurses; sickle cell disease training.

Last Action

Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/24/2026
Education: Public Education2/5/2026
Education and Health1/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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