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VA HB614

VA HB614
History/soc.science SOL & Curriculum Framework; review of instruction on roles of all peoples.


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
03/05/2026
Crossed Over
03/11/2026
Passed
04/22/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/22/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Regular Session

Bill Summary

Department of Education; history and social science Standards of Learning and Curriculum Framework and associated instructional guides and materials; inclusion of quality, accurate, and complete instruction on the contributions and roles of all peoples; comprehensive review; report. Directs the Department of Education (the Department) to (i) conduct a comprehensive review of the history and social science Standards of Learning and Curriculum Framework and any associated instructional guides and materials for the purpose of ensuring the inclusion of quality, accurate, and complete instruction on the contributions and roles of all peoples included in such Standards of Learning and Curriculum Framework and (ii) submit to the Chairs of the Senate Committee on Education and Health and the House Committee on Education by November 1, 2028, a report on the findings of such comprehensive review.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Board of Education to review and update the state's history and social science Standards of Learning and Curriculum Framework, which are the official guidelines for what students should learn in these subjects, to ensure that instruction on the contributions and roles of all peoples is of high quality, accurate, and complete. Following this review and any necessary revisions, the Board must submit a report by November 1, 2028, to the Chairs of the Senate Committee on Education and Health and the House Committee on Education detailing any identified areas for improvement and how those areas were addressed.

Committee Categories

Education, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP1061) (on 04/22/2026)

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