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VA HB584

VA HB584
Western Virginia Public Education Consortium; funding, duties, removes report requirement, etc.

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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
02/23/2026
Passed
Dead

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 that region. Firstly, it clarifies that the Consortium's establishment and operation are dependent on funding being specifically allocated by the General Assembly, Virginia's state legislature. It also updates the membership of the Consortium's governing board to reflect recent changes in legislative districts and the consolidation of some school divisions, ensuring the board accurately represents the region. Importantly, the bill removes a requirement for the Consortium to build connections with schools in Northern Virginia to boost educational technology use, streamlining its focus. The bill also adjusts the number of legislative members on the board and clarifies the roles of school division superintendents. Finally, it includes a provision that the Consortium's governing laws will expire if it doesn't receive separate funding from the General Assembly by fiscal year 2027.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (38-Y 0-N 0-A) (on 02/23/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB584
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB584/text/HB584S1
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB584) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1171045.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB584/text/HB584SC1
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB584) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1133183.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB584/text/HB584E
Appropriations Amendment https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB584/text/HB584AH1
Appropriations Amendment https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB584/text/HB584AHC1
Elementary & Secondary Education Subcommittee Amendment https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB584/text/HB584AHC2
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB584) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1096456.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB584/text/HB584
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