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VA SB102

VA SB102
School boards; high school courses or dual enrollment programs for certain certifications.


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Introduced
12/31/2025
In Committee
01/22/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Regular Session

Bill Summary

School boards; courses of instruction; high school courses or dual enrollment programs for certification as a certified nurse aide, emergency medical technician, or firefighter; establishment permitted; requirements. Permits any school board to provide to high school students, either on school premises or through a dual enrollment program or other partnership with a comprehensive community college, courses of instruction that prepare students for and lead to (i) certification as a certified nurse aide, provided that such course is approved by and meets the requirements of the Board of Nursing and is taught by a qualified individual, consistent with the requirements of the Board of Nursing; (ii) certification as an emergency medical technician, provided that such course is consistent with the requirements established by the Office of Emergency Medical Services and taught by an emergency medical technician instructor who meets the requirements set forth in the bill; or (iii) firefighting level 1 certification, as defined by the bill, provided that such course is consistent with the National Fire Protection Association 1001, level one, firefighter standards as administered by the Department of Fire Programs and taught by an individual qualified to provided such instruction. The bill also requires any school board that provides any such course of instruction on school premises to high school students to ensure that any individual employed, contracted, or permitted to volunteer to provide instruction in such course meets the requirements set forth in applicable law relating to data on convictions for certain crimes and child abuse and neglect, fingerprinting, and criminal history records checks.

AI Summary

This bill permits school boards to offer high school courses or dual enrollment programs that prepare students for certification as a certified nurse aide, emergency medical technician (EMT), or firefighter. For certified nurse aide certification, courses must be approved by the Board of Nursing and taught by qualified individuals. For EMT certification, courses must align with requirements from the Office of Emergency Medical Services (a part of the Department of Health) and be taught by certified EMT instructors who meet specific qualifications. For firefighting level 1 certification, courses must follow National Fire Protection Association standards administered by the Department of Fire Programs and be taught by qualified instructors. The bill also mandates that any instructors teaching these courses on school premises undergo criminal history record checks, including fingerprinting and checks for convictions of certain crimes and child abuse, but clarifies that these instructors are not required to obtain a public school teacher's license.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (10-Y 5-N) (on 02/03/2026)

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