SB 61 VA
Nationally Certified School Psychologist Program; established.
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Summary
This bill would establish a Nationally Certified School Psychologist Program as part of Virginia's incentive reward system. National certification for school psychologists demonstrates advanced expertise in psychology and school-based mental health services. The program would provide financial incentives to school psychologists who obtain and maintain national certification. The program would be incorporated into the existing National Teacher Certification Incentive Reward Program and Fund.
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Official abstract
A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-299.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Nationally Certified School Psychologist Program established; incorporation into National Teacher Certification Incentive Reward Program and Fund.
Sponsor (1)
- Tammy Brankley Mulchi Republican · primary
1 coauthor / cosponsor
- Christie New Craig Republican · cosponsor
Action history (7)
- Dec 9, 2025 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101297D · upper
- Dec 9, 2025 Referred to Committee on Education and Health · upper
- Jan 15, 2026 Assigned Education sub: Public Education · upper
- Jan 29, 2026 Reported from Education and Health and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N) · upper
- Feb 4, 2026 Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB61) · upper
- Feb 10, 2026 Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N) · upper
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · upper
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