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VA SB822
Bill
Status
Enrolled
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Todd Pillion
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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
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