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VA HB613
VA HB613Teacher Recruitment and Retention Mentorship Pilot Program; established, report, sunset.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Passed
Dead
03/14/2026
03/14/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Department of Education; division superintendents; Teacher Recruitment and Retention Mentorship Pilot Program established; administration; report. Directs the Department of Education (the Department), in coordination with the Virginia Association of School Superintendents, to establish and administer the Teacher Recruitment and Retention Mentorship Pilot Program (the Program) for the purpose of supporting division superintendents of school divisions with high teacher vacancy rates in improving teacher recruitment and retention in such school division by coordinating the establishment of mentorships whereby a division superintendent of a low vacancy-rate school division is connected with a division superintendent of a high vacancy-rate school division to provide mentorship in developing and implementing plans, strategies, and best practices for improving teacher vacancy rates in the high vacancy-rate school division. The bill directs the Department, in coordination with the Virginia Association of School Superintendents, to implement policies and procedures for the establishment and administration of the Program, including policies for coordinating such mentorships, encouraging participation of division superintendents in the Program, and for Program oversight. The bill directs each division superintendent mentorship pair participating in the Program to annually submit to the Department a report on their activities for the preceding school year and any recommendations relating to improving the effectiveness of mentorships under the Program. Finally, the bill directs the Department to submit to the Governor and the Chairs of the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education and Health by November 1 of each year a report on the activities of the Program for the preceding school year. The bill has an expiration date of July 1, 2029.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Teacher Recruitment and Retention Mentorship Pilot Program, which will be administered by the Department of Education in collaboration with the Virginia Association of School Superintendents. The program aims to help school divisions struggling with high teacher vacancy rates by pairing their superintendents with superintendents from divisions with low vacancy rates. These experienced superintendents will provide guidance and share best practices on developing and implementing strategies to improve teacher recruitment and retention. The program will involve creating policies to facilitate these mentorship connections, encourage participation, and ensure oversight. Participating superintendent pairs will submit annual reports detailing their mentorship activities, strategies discussed, and outcomes, including any changes in teacher recruitment and retention rates, along with recommendations for improvement. The Department of Education will then compile these reports and submit an annual summary to the Governor and legislative committees, analyzing the program's effectiveness and suggesting ways to enhance it. This pilot program is set to expire on July 1, 2029.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Continued to next session in Education and Health (15-Y 0-N) (on 03/05/2026)
Taxonomy
Education
- ‐ Education Excellence
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB613 | 01/13/2026 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB613) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1192154.PDF | 03/04/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB613/text/HB613H1 | 02/13/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB613/text/HB613HC2 | 02/13/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB613/text/HB613HC1 | 02/13/2026 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB613) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1098692.PDF | 01/27/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB613/text/HB613 | 01/13/2026 |
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