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VA SB820

VA SB820
Community Builders Pilot Program; name change, statewide demonstration model site, repeals sunset.


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Introduced
01/23/2026
In Committee
02/25/2026
Crossed Over
03/04/2026
Passed
04/02/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/02/2026

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 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. This bill is identical to HB 1153.

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, to simply the Community Builders Program. Currently set to expire on July 1, 2027, this legislation removes that expiration date, effectively making the program permanent. Additionally, it designates Roanoke City Public Schools as a statewide demonstration model site, funded by appropriations from the General Assembly, to allow other school divisions to observe, receive training, and obtain materials to replicate the program.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0052) (on 04/02/2026)

Taxonomy

Education
  • ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Labor and Employment
  • ‐ Employment Training and Workforce Development
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Riots and Crime Control

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB820 01/23/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB820/text/CHAP0052 04/03/2026
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB820) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1203849.PDF 03/10/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB820/text/SB820ER 03/10/2026
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB820) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1184532.PDF 02/26/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB820/text/SB820H1 02/26/2026
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB820) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1096253.PDF 01/24/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB820/text/SB820 01/23/2026
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