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VA HB462

VA HB462
Health Ed. SOL; Bd. of Ed. to require literacy instruction in grade 9 & 10 in next revision.

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Introduced
01/12/2026
In Committee
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
02/09/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Regular Session

Bill Summary

Health education; health care literacy instruction. Requires the Board of Education, during its next regularly scheduled revision of the Health Education Standards of Learning and Curriculum Framework, to require in grades nine and 10 health care literacy instruction for the purpose of helping students navigate the health care system efficiently and effectively and to consider certain enumerated topics and content for inclusion in such instruction.

AI Summary

This bill mandates that the Board of Education, during its next scheduled update of the Health Education Standards of Learning and Curriculum Framework, must include health care literacy instruction for students in grades nine and ten, aiming to equip them with the skills to effectively and efficiently navigate the healthcare system. This instruction will cover topics such as understanding patient concerns like communication and cost, accessing and evaluating reliable health information, comprehending medical terminology, making informed health decisions, and effectively communicating with healthcare providers. Additionally, the Board will review and remove any existing health education content in these grades that is repetitive or no longer relevant.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) (on 02/27/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB462
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB462) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1185871.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB462/text/HB462S1
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB462/text/HB462SC1
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB462) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1134914.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB462/text/HB462H1
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB462/text/HB462HC3
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB462) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1098691.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB462) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1098690.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB462) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1098689.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB462/text/HB462HC2
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB462/text/HB462HC1
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB462/text/HB462
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