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Introduced
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Early childhood care and education; terminology. Updates throughout the Code of Virginia the term "family day home" to "home-based child care" and the term "family day system" to "home-based child care system." The bill permits the Department of Education to phase in such terminology changes over a period time to ensure that any necessary changes to its information technology systems can be integrated into future systems upgrades in order to minimize costs.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Code of Virginia to update terminology related to early childhood care and education by replacing the term "family day home" with "home-based child care" and "family day system" with "home-based child care system" throughout various sections of the code, ensuring consistency in legal language and definitions. The changes are intended to modernize the terminology used to describe these types of childcare services and systems, impacting regulations, licensing, background checks, and other provisions related to the operation and oversight of these facilities. The bill also includes a provision allowing the Department of Education to phase in these terminology changes to accommodate necessary updates to its information technology systems, aiming to minimize costs.
Committee Categories
Education, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Education and Health Hearing (08:30:00 2/26/2026 Senate Room A, Room 305, General Assembly Building) (on 02/26/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB258 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB258) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1131394.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB258/text/HB258E |
| Education Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB258/text/HB258AH1 |
| Education Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB258/text/HB258AHC1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB258) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1096180.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB258/text/HB258 |
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