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VA SB117

VA SB117
Public school teachers; reemployment of teacher who has not received continuing contract status.


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Introduced
01/05/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
02/25/2026
Passed
04/06/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/06/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Regular Session

Bill Summary

Public school teachers; terms of employment; reemployment of teacher who has received continuing contract status; written notice required. Requires written notice of noncontinuation of a continuing teacher contract to be given by the teacher by June 15 of each year; otherwise, the contract continues in effect for the ensuing year in conformity with local salary stipulations, including increments. Current law requires such written notice of noncontinuation of a continuing teacher contract to be given by either the teacher or the school board by June 15 of each year. This bill is identical to HB 125.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the requirements for public school teachers who have achieved continuing contract status, meaning they have a contract that continues in effect as long as they maintain good behavior and competent service. Previously, either the teacher or the school board had to provide written notice by June 15 if they did not wish to continue the contract for the following school year. However, this bill changes the law so that only the teacher is required to give written notice of noncontinuation by June 15; if the teacher fails to do so, their contract automatically continues for the next year, including any salary increases based on local pay scales.

Committee Categories

Education, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0333) (on 04/06/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB117
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB117/text/CHAP0333
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB117) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1191792.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB117/text/SB117ER
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB117) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1169239.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB117/text/SB117H1
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB117/text/SB117HC1
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB117) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1083476.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB117/text/SB117
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