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VA SB817
VA SB817School bds; parental notification of course registration deadlines and processes required, policies.
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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
School boards; classes, courses, and programs of instruction; parental notification of course registration required. Requires each school board to develop and implement, by the start of the 2026-2027 school year, policies requiring each public elementary or secondary school in the school division to provide, at least 30 days prior to the finalization of registration of any public elementary or secondary school student in any class, course, or program of instruction and before the class, course, or program of instruction begins, parental notification by email or SMS text message to the parent of each student in the public elementary or secondary school of each class, course, or program of instruction for which such student is registered.
AI Summary
This bill requires each school board to create and put into effect policies, starting by the 2026-2027 school year, that mandate public middle and high schools to notify parents at least 30 days before the deadline for course registration. This notification, sent via email or SMS text message, must inform parents about the deadlines for course enrollment and the procedure for requesting changes to their child's course selections, ensuring parents are informed about their child's academic path.
Committee Categories
Education, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Education: K-12 Subcommittee Hearing (08:00:00 3/3/2026 House Committee Room A - 008) (on 03/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB817 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB817) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1148682.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB817/text/SB817S1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB817/text/SB817SC1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB817) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1099066.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB817/text/SB817 |
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