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VA SB498
VA SB498School Construction and Modernization, Commission on; revisions, elimination of sunset.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
03/06/2026
03/06/2026
Crossed Over
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Passed
04/06/2026
04/06/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/06/2026
04/06/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Commission on School Construction and Modernization; revisions; elimination of sunset. Eliminates the expiration date of the Commission on School Construction and Modernization, which, pursuant to current law, is set to expire on July 1, 2026. The bill also directs the Commission to (i) meet at least four times each year and post notice of the date, time, and location of each meeting on the central, publicly available electronic calendar maintained by the Commonwealth in accordance with applicable law; (ii) update annually the statewide needs estimate for construction and modernization of school facilities; (iii) develop and deliver by November 1, 2026, a 10-year capital roadmap; and (iv) collaborate with early childhood care and education Ready Regions and comprehensive community colleges in the Commonwealth to collect and evaluate data relating to Ready Region and comprehensive community college facility usage, availability, and needs. Finally, the bill directs the Department of Education, in order to assist the Commission with its work, to update and make available to the Commission an inventory of all public school facilities in the Commonwealth by September 1, 2026. This bill is identical to HB 544.
AI Summary
This bill permanently extends the Commission on School Construction and Modernization, removing its scheduled expiration date of July 1, 2026. It also mandates that the Commission meet at least four times annually, publicly posting notice of these meetings, and requires them to annually update a statewide estimate of school construction and modernization needs. Furthermore, the Commission must develop and deliver a 10-year capital roadmap by November 1, 2026, and collaborate with early childhood education programs called "Ready Regions" and community colleges to assess facility usage, availability, and needs. To support the Commission's work, the Department of Education is directed to provide an updated inventory of all public school facilities by September 1, 2026.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0166) (on 04/06/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB498 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB498/text/CHAP0166 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB498) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1215792.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB498/text/SB498ER |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB498) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1128221.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB498/text/SB498 |
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