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VA HB478

VA HB478
Diploma seal for excellence in fine arts; established, industry-recognized workforce credential.

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Introduced
01/12/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
02/12/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Regular Session

Bill Summary

Diploma seal for excellence in fine arts established; industry-recognized workforce credential. Requires the Board of Education to establish criteria for awarding a high school diploma seal for excellence in fine arts, which may include a sequence of coursework, cumulative grade point average in such sequence of coursework, or any other performance-based criteria that the Board deems appropriate. The bill also requires the Board to add such diploma seal to its list of industry-recognized workforce credentials for the purpose of satisfying the career and technical education credential option for high school graduation.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a diploma seal for excellence in fine arts, which will be awarded by the Board of Education based on criteria such as a student's coursework, grade point average in those courses, or other performance-based measures. Importantly, this new fine arts diploma seal will be added to the list of industry-recognized workforce credentials, meaning it can be used by students to satisfy the career and technical education credential option for high school graduation, similar to other recognized certifications.

Committee Categories

Education, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Assigned Education sub: Public Education (on 02/19/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB478
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB478) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1100877.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB478/text/HB478
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