HB 1195 VA
School bds., etc.; applicants for employment involving direct contact w/children in public schools.
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Summary
Virginia House Bill 1195 would require school boards to conduct employment history reviews for applicants seeking positions that involve direct contact with children in public schools. The bill would amend the Virginia Code to establish requirements for vetting applicants before employment in such positions.
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Official abstract
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 22.1-296.6, relating to school boards and independent contractors; applicants for employment involving direct contact with children in public schools; employment history review.
Sponsor (1)
- Phillip A. Scott Republican · primary
1 coauthor / cosponsor
- Joshua G. Cole Democratic · cosponsor
Action history (7)
- Jan 14, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101251D · lower
- Jan 14, 2026 Referred to Committee on Education · lower
- Feb 4, 2026 Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1195) · lower
- Feb 5, 2026 Assigned HED sub: K-12 Subcommittee · lower
- Feb 10, 2026 Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) · lower
- Feb 11, 2026 Continued to next session in Education (Voice Vote) · lower
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · lower
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