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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
03/06/2026
03/06/2026
Crossed Over
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Passed
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
School nurses; sickle cell disease training. Directs local school divisions to require school nurses to complete, within six months of employment and at least every three years thereafter, an online or in-person course of instruction approved by the Board in collaboration with the Department of Health regarding recognition and management of sickle cell disease. This bill is identical to SB 822.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that all school nurses employed by local school divisions must complete training on sickle cell disease, a genetic blood disorder, within six months of being hired and then at least every three years thereafter. This training, which can be done online or in person, must be approved by the Board of Education in partnership with the Department of Health. The approved courses will cover essential topics such as understanding sickle cell disease, recognizing its symptoms, implementing school-based interventions, providing academic support for affected students, and collaborating with families on education and treatment.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (52)
Briana Sewell (D)*,
Kimberly Adams (D),
Jessica Anderson (D),
Bonita Anthony (D),
Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D),
Gretchen Bulova (D),
Katrina Callsen (D),
Kacey Carnegie (D),
Betsy Carr (D),
Stacey Carroll (D),
Laura Jane Cohen (D),
Joshua Cole (D),
Nicole Cole (D),
Rae Cousins (D),
Karrie Delaney (D),
Lindsey Dougherty (D),
Mark Downey (D),
Michael Feggans (D),
Lily Franklin (D),
Margaret Franklin (D),
Debra Gardner (D),
Jackie Glass (D),
Elizabeth Guzmán (D),
C.E. Hayes (D),
J.R. Henson (D),
Phil Hernandez (D),
Charniele Herring (D),
Patrick Hope (D),
Karen Keys-Gamarra (D),
Amy Laufer (D),
Destiny LeVere Bolling (D),
Michelle Lopes-Maldonado (D),
Alfonso Lopez (D),
Fernando Martinez (D),
Adele McClure (D),
Delores McQuinn (D),
Leslie Chambers Mehta (D),
May Nivar (D),
Marcia Price (D),
Sam Rasoul (D),
Atoosa Reaser (D),
Charlie Schmidt (D),
Irene Shin (D),
Marcus Simon (D),
J.J. Singh (D),
Josh Thomas (D),
Virgil Thornton (D),
Luke Torian (D),
Kathy Tran (D),
Jeion Ward (D),
Vivian Watts (D),
Rodney Willett (D),
Last Action
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0855) (on 04/13/2026)
Taxonomy
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Health
- ‐ Health Manpower and Training
- ‐ Treatment of Specific Diseases
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1446 | 01/23/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1446/text/CHAP0855 | 04/28/2026 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1446) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1214756.PDF | 03/31/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1446/text/HB1446ER | 03/30/2026 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1446) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1127914.PDF | 02/05/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1446/text/HB1446 | 01/23/2026 |
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