HB 546 VA

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Introduced

Western Virginia Public Education Consortium; governance; funding; duties. Makes several changes relating to the Western Virginia Public Education Consortium, including (i) clarifying that the establishment and maintenance of the Consortium is subject to the appropriation of funds by the General Assembly and providing that if the Western Virginia Public Education Consortium is not funded by a separate appropriation in the general appropriation act for fiscal year 2027, it shall expire on January 1, 2027; (ii) adjusting the membership of the governing board of the Consortium to accurately reflect changes in House and Senatorial Districts and school division consolidation that occurred after the Consortium's initial establishment; and (iii) removing the requirement for the governing board of the Consortium to develop and maintain linkages with schools and school divisions in Northern Virginia to promote enhanced usage of educational technology.

• Joseph P. McNamara Republican · primary

1. Jan 13, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102986D · lower
2. Jan 13, 2026 Referred to Committee on Appropriations · lower
3. Jan 20, 2026 Assigned HAPP sub: Elementary & Secondary Education · lower
4. Jan 26, 2026 Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB546) · lower
5. Jan 30, 2026 Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 0-N) · lower
6. Feb 18, 2026 Left in Committee Appropriations · lower

The published texts of this bill as it moves through the legislature. Each links to the official document on the state legislature site. Data from OpenStates.

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