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VA HB584

VA HB584
Western Virginia Public Education Consortium; governance, funding, duties, report.

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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
03/12/2026
Passed
04/08/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/08/2026

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
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, (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 that supports public education in Western Virginia. First, it clarifies that the Consortium's establishment and operation depend on funding being approved by the General Assembly, which is the state legislature. Second, it updates the membership of the Consortium's governing board, or "board," to reflect recent changes in legislative districts and the consolidation of some school divisions, ensuring the board accurately represents the region. Finally, it removes a requirement for the board to build connections with schools in Northern Virginia to promote the use of educational technology, focusing its efforts more directly on its own region.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0404) (on 04/08/2026)

Taxonomy

Education
  • ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
  • ‐ General Education
  • ‐ Vocational Education

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB584 01/13/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB584/text/CHAP0404 04/13/2026
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB584) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1215773.PDF 04/06/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB584/text/HB584ER 03/30/2026
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB584) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1213168.PDF 03/16/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB584/text/HB584H1 03/11/2026
Conference Report HB584 https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB584/text/HB584AC 03/11/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB584/text/HB584S1 02/19/2026
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB584) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1171045.PDF 02/19/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB584/text/HB584SC1 02/19/2026
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB584) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1133183.PDF 02/06/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB584/text/HB584E 02/05/2026
Appropriations Amendment https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB584/text/HB584AH1 02/02/2026
Appropriations Amendment https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB584/text/HB584AHC1 01/30/2026
Elementary & Secondary Education Subcommittee Amendment https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB584/text/HB584AHC2 01/30/2026
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB584) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1096456.PDF 01/26/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB584/text/HB584 01/13/2026
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