Bill
Bill > SB427
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
High school graduation requirements; history and social studies credits; certain substitutions permitted. Requires the Board of Education, in establishing high school graduation requirements, to permit any student to substitute the African American History course or the Advanced Placement African American Studies course for the World History I course or the World Geography course for the purpose of satisfying the history and social studies credit requirements, provided that enrollment in such African American History course or Advanced Placement African American Studies course is available to the student. The bill directs the Board to amend its regulations as necessary to (i) permit any student to substitute the African American History course or the World Geography course for the purpose of satisfying the history and social studies credit requirements in accordance with the provisions of the bill and (ii) ensure that any student electing to make such a substitution is not required to earn a verified credit for the World History I course or World Geography course in order to graduate.
AI Summary
This bill allows students to substitute an African American History course or an Advanced Placement African American Studies course for either the World History I course or the World Geography course to fulfill their history and social studies credit requirements for high school graduation, provided that these alternative courses are available to the student.
Committee Categories
Education, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Education (on 02/09/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB427 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB427) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1127908.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB427/text/SB427E |
| Education and Health Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB427/text/SB427AS1 |
| Education and Health Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB427/text/SB427ASC1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB427) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1097279.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB427/text/SB427 |
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