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VA HB1204
VA HB1204Local government; appropriation of local school funds to families for compulsory student attendance.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Local governing bodies; appropriations of local school funds to families for compulsory student attendance in nonpublic school settings. Permits any local governing body to reserve per pupil amounts of apportioned Standards of Quality costs and appropriate such amounts to the parents of students in the local school division for the satisfaction of the compulsory attendance of their children in nonpublic school settings.
AI Summary
This bill allows local governing bodies, which are local government entities responsible for making decisions and managing affairs within their jurisdiction, to set aside a portion of their allocated funds for public education, specifically the "Standards of Quality costs" which represent the minimum funding required for schools to meet state-mandated educational standards. These reserved funds can then be given directly to parents within that local school division. The purpose of this appropriation is to help parents cover the costs associated with their children attending private or religious schools, known as "nonpublic school settings," thereby fulfilling the legal requirement for compulsory student attendance.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Left in Education (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1204 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1204) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1107761.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1204/text/HB1204 |
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