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School staff brief board on 2025 legislative outcomes, cell phone policy and long-term substitute law
Summary
District legislative staff briefed the school board on Feb. 25 about General Assembly actions that could affect local policy and funding, including removal of the state support cap, potential limits on discipline for cell phone violations and the status of long‑term substitute authorization.
School staff provided a legislative update on Feb. 25 that summarized actions in the recently adjourned General Assembly and flagged items that may affect Chesterfield County Public Schools.
Mr. Smith, who presented the update, told the board the session had adjourned and the governor has 30 days to sign, amend or veto measures. He said staff is tracking roughly 200 bills and will return to the board on March 11 with more detail on specific proposals.
Why it matters: Several measures would require local policy changes or affect funding. Mr. Smith said the agreed-to budget included…
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