Subcommittee reports dozens of House bills; key education measures advance

Summary

The Senate public education subcommittee met in Richmond and voted to report a large bundle of House bills to the full Senate, sending bills on driver education, special-education billing, accessibility reviews and several others for further consideration. A handful of measures drew extended debate, amendments or failed on a committee vote.

The Senate public education subcommittee met in Senate Committee Room C311 in Richmond and took action on a long docket of House bills, reporting most measures to the full Senate for further consideration and sending a small number back for changes or further work.

Why it matters: The subcommittee’s recommendations advance a broad set of K–12 changes — from encouraging behind-the-wheel driver training to changes affecting special education, school safety and staff leave — that can affect school operations, student services and division funding across Virginia.

What the subcommittee did (Votes at a glance) - House Bill 16‑26: Reported as conformed to the Senate companion (motion passed; tally not specified in committee transcript). - House Bill 16‑63 (conform to SB 1104): Reported (tally not specified). - House Bill 16‑95 (conform to SB 1817): Reported (tally not specified). - House Bill 19‑10 (conform to SB 1289): Reported; vote recorded 5‑0. - House Bill 19‑15 (conform to SB 1032): Reported; vote recorded 5‑0. - House Bill 19‑45 (conform to SB 1037): Reported after questions about telehealth language; vote recorded 5‑0. - House Bill 19‑88: Reported; motion passed 3‑2. - House Bill 2,219: Held for amendment (committee did not report this bill during the hearing). - House Bill 22‑13 (school-based…

Subcommittee reports dozens of House bills; key education measures advance

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