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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2026
03/14/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Western Virginia Public Education Consortium; governance; funding; duties. Makes several changes relating to the Western Virginia Public Education Consortium, including (i) clarifying that the establishment and maintenance of the Consortium is subject to the appropriation of funds by the General Assembly and providing that if the Western Virginia Public Education Consortium is not funded by a separate appropriation in the general appropriation act for fiscal year 2027, it shall expire on January 1, 2027; (ii) adjusting the membership of the governing board of the Consortium to accurately reflect changes in House and Senatorial Districts and school division consolidation that occurred after the Consortium's initial establishment; and (iii) removing the requirement for the governing board of the Consortium to develop and maintain linkages with schools and school divisions in Northern Virginia to promote enhanced usage of educational technology.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to the Western Virginia Public Education Consortium, a group focused on improving education in Western Virginia. Firstly, it clarifies that the Consortium's existence and operation depend on funding being approved by the General Assembly, Virginia's legislative body, and states that if the Consortium doesn't receive a specific appropriation in the state budget for the fiscal year starting in 2027, it will cease to exist on January 1, 2027. Secondly, the bill adjusts the membership of the Consortium's governing board to better reflect recent changes in legislative districts and the consolidation of some school divisions, ensuring the board accurately represents the region. Lastly, it removes a requirement for the board to build connections with schools in Northern Virginia to promote the use of educational technology, streamlining the Consortium's focus.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Left in Committee Appropriations (on 02/18/2026)
Taxonomy
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
- ‐ General Education
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB546 | 01/13/2026 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB546) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1096455.PDF | 01/26/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB546/text/HB546 | 01/13/2026 |
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