HB 1017 VA
School boards; excusing students from attendance at school, verified medical reasons.
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Summary
This bill would modify provisions governing school board authority to excuse students from school attendance based on verified medical reasons. School attendance policies typically define what constitutes valid grounds for absence from school. The bill would establish or clarify that verified medical reasons are grounds for excusing students from attendance. Medical verification could include documentation from healthcare providers confirming the medical necessity for the absence.
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Official abstract
A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-254 of the Code of Virginia, relating to school boards; excusing students from attendance at school; grounds; verified medical reasons.
Sponsor (1)
- Kathy K.L. Tran Democratic · primary
Action history (8)
- Jan 14, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104891D · lower
- Jan 14, 2026 Referred to Committee on Education · lower
- Jan 30, 2026 Assigned HED sub: K-12 Subcommittee · lower
- Jan 30, 2026 Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1017) · lower
- Feb 3, 2026 House subcommittee offered · lower
- Feb 3, 2026 Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) · lower
- Feb 4, 2026 Continued to next session in Education (Voice Vote) · lower
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · lower
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