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Introduced
01/05/2026
01/05/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Public high schools; personnel; career coach required. Requires each school board to employ at least one career coach in each public high school in the local school division whose duties shall include assisting students with securing internships, externships, and credentialing opportunities as required by the Profile of a Virginia Graduate, providing students with information on apprenticeship programs, and connecting students to career opportunities. The bill provides that each such individual shall work under the direction of school counselors to assist with direct counseling, as such term is defined in relevant law, relating to college and career readiness. The bill also provides that each such individual shall be employed in addition to and not as a replacement for the required school counselor positions, specialized student support positions, or support services positions.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that each school board must hire at least one career coach for every public high school within their local school division. These career coaches will be responsible for helping students find internships, externships, and obtain credentials needed for the "Profile of a Virginia Graduate," a set of standards for high school students. They will also provide information about apprenticeship programs and connect students with career opportunities. These career coaches will work alongside school counselors, providing direct counseling related to college and career readiness, and their positions are in addition to, not as a replacement for, existing school counselor, specialized student support, or support services positions.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Left in Committee Appropriations (on 02/18/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB138 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB138) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1096459.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB138/text/HB138 |
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