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VA HB913

VA HB913
Public Instruction, Superintendent of; reverse certain recent actions, etc.


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
02/16/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Regular Session

Bill Summary

Superintendent of Public Instruction; reverse certain recent actions and restore certain rescinded resources. Requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to reverse all actions previously taken by the Superintendent of Public Instruction on or after January 15, 2022, pursuant to the then-current Governor's Executive Order One of January 15, 2022, to rescind certain policies, programs, and resources that promoted cultural competency, encouraged inclusion and belonging, educated about the history of slavery and the civil rights movement, and continued work to combat racism in the Commonwealth and to restore all such policies, programs, and resources, including the Department of Education's EdEquityVA website and all included and associated resources and certain other enumerated resources, including certain Superintendent's memos.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to undo actions taken on or after January 15, 2022, that rescinded policies, programs, and resources aimed at promoting cultural competency, inclusion, education about slavery and civil rights, and combating racism. Specifically, it mandates the restoration of the Department of Education's EdEquityVA website and all its associated resources, including specific Superintendent's Memos related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The context for these actions is a previous Executive Order from the Governor that had rescinded these initiatives.

Committee Categories

Education, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Assigned Education sub: Public Education (on 02/26/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB913
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB913) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1138214.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB913/text/HB913
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