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VA HB814
VA HB814Va. African American, Asian American, etc., & Indigenous Ed. Advisory Board; established, report.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
03/04/2026
03/04/2026
Crossed Over
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Virginia African American, Asian American, Pacific Islander, Latino, and Indigenous Education Advisory Board established; report. Creates the Virginia African American, Asian American, Pacific Islander, Latino, and Indigenous Education Advisory Board (the Board) to advise the Governor and General Assembly on current ways that history for such populations is described in relevant Standards of Learning and curriculum frameworks, how such content is taught in classrooms, and strategies to develop African American, Asian American, Pacific Islander, Latino, and Indigenous history and social studies elective courses. The bill requires the Board to submit an annual report to the Governor and General Assembly. Additionally, the bill requires the Board to meet at least once prior to December 31, 2027. Finally, the bill contains a sunset date of July 1, 2030.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Virginia Board of Education to study and recommend the best way to create a Virginia African American, Asian American, Pacific Islander, Latino, and Indigenous Education Advisory Board. This new board would advise the Governor and the state legislature on how the history of these groups is currently taught in Virginia's public schools, specifically looking at the "Standards of Learning" (SOLs), which are the state's curriculum guidelines, and related teaching materials. The advisory board would also suggest ways to develop new elective courses focused on the history of these communities. The Board of Education must report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and legislative committees by November 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (15)
Atoosa Reaser (D)*,
Lashrecse Aird (D),
Lamont Bagby (D),
Katrina Callsen (D),
Kelly Convirs-Fowler (D),
Jackie Glass (D),
Adele McClure (D),
May Nivar (D),
Saddam Salim (D),
Irene Shin (D),
J.J. Singh (D),
Kannan Srinivasan (D),
Virgil Thornton (D),
Kathy Tran (D),
Angelia Williams Graves (D),
Last Action
Motion to recommit to committee agreed to (Voice Vote) (on 03/10/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB814 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB814) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1187694.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB814/text/HB814S1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB814/text/HB814SC1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB814) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1101993.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB814/text/HB814 |
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