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Bill > SB824
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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Crossed Over
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
School board employee grievance procedure; timing of dispute resolution. Requires the school board employee grievance procedure to afford a timely and fair method of the resolution of disputes arising between the school board and such employees before dismissal or other disciplinary actions, excluding suspensions. Current law requires such procedure to afford a timely and fair method of the resolution of disputes arising between the school board and such employees regarding dismissal or other disciplinary actions, excluding suspensions, but is silent on the timing of such dispute resolution.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to require that school board employee grievance procedures, which are established to resolve disputes between school boards and their employees before dismissal or other disciplinary actions (excluding suspensions), must afford a *timely* method for dispute resolution. Previously, the law mandated a fair method for resolving such disputes but was silent on the specific timing of this resolution process.
Committee Categories
Education, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read second time (on 02/27/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB824 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB824) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1103810.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB824/text/SB824 |
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