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VA HB1153
VA HB1153Community Builders Pilot Program; name change, sunset repeal, statewide demonstration model site.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Community Builders Pilot Program; name change; sunset repeal; statewide demonstration model site. Makes permanent and renames the Community Builders Pilot Program established within Roanoke City Public Schools and Petersburg City Public Schools as the Community Builders Program. The Community Builders Pilot Program is currently set to expire on July 1, 2027. The bill also requires, with such funds as may be appropriated by the General Assembly for such purpose pursuant to the general appropriation act, Roanoke City Public Schools to serve as the statewide demonstration model site for the Program for the purpose of hosting interested representatives of other school divisions to observe the Program and receive training and materials from Roanoke City Public Schools in order to facilitate the replication of the Program in such other school divisions.
AI Summary
This bill makes permanent and renames the Community Builders Pilot Program, which aims to reduce youth involvement in gun violence and increase community engagement among students in Roanoke City and Petersburg City Public Schools, as the Community Builders Program. The original pilot program was set to expire on July 1, 2027, but this legislation removes that expiration date, effectively making it a permanent initiative. Additionally, the bill designates Roanoke City Public Schools as the statewide demonstration model site for the program, funded by appropriations from the General Assembly, to allow other school divisions to observe, receive training, and obtain materials to replicate the program in their own communities.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Reported from Education and Health and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N) (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1153 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1153) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1089385.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1153/text/HB1153 |
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