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VA HB541
VA HB541Prospective school board employees and contractors; disqualification, conviction for certain crimes.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prospective school board employees and contractors; disqualification based on conviction for certain crimes. Prohibits any school board from employing or contracting for the services of any individual who has been convicted of any violent felony or crime of moral turpitude set forth in a certain statutory definition of barrier crime. Under current law, school boards are permitted to employ or contract for the services of any such individual if certain enumerated conditions are met.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to prohibit school boards from employing or contracting with individuals convicted of certain crimes, specifically violent felonies or crimes of moral turpitude as defined by a "barrier crime" statute, or offenses involving child sexual abuse or molestation. Previously, school boards had the discretion to hire or contract with such individuals if specific conditions were met, such as the restoration of civil rights and a demonstrated commitment to rehabilitation. The bill removes this discretionary clause, making the prohibition absolute for these specific offenses.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Left in Education (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB541 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB541) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1088305.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB541/text/HB541 |
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