Virginia 2023 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 826 — Deaf and the Blind, Virginia School for the; authority to establish campus security department.

Last action — Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0428)

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 21, 2022. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on March 23, 2023.

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Bill Text

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Plain-language change summary

The amendments to SB 826 establish the authority for the Board of Visitors of the Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind to create a campus security department. This change enhances safety measures for students and staff at the school by allowing for a dedicated security presence. Additionally, the bill outlines the composition and appointment process for the Board, ensuring it includes diverse representatives, including parents of students. Overall, these updates aim to improve governance and security at the institution.

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SESSION ENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY –– CHAPTER E An Act to amend and reenact §§ 22.1-346.2 and 23.1-818 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Board of department.
VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- 2023 SESSION CHAPTER 428 An Act to amend and reenact §§ 22.1-346.2 and 23.1-818 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Board of Visitors of the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind;
the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind;
authority to establish campus security department.
authority to establish campus seRurity O [S 826] L Approved L Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
[S 826] Approved March 23, 2023 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
E 1.
1.
That §§ 22.1-346.2 and 23.1-818 of the Code of Virginia are amended and reenacted as followsD A.
That §§ 22.1-346.2 and 23.1-818 of the Code of Virginia are amended and reenacted as follows:
There is hereby established the Board of Visitors of the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (Board of Visitors), as a policy agency in the executive branch of state government under the name of the "Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind," for the purpose of governing the educational programs and services to deaf, blind, and multi-disabled students enrolled at the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind.
§ 22.1-346.2.
B.
Board of Visitors of the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind established.
A.
There is hereby established the Board of Visitors of the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (Board of Visitors), as a policy agency in the executive branch of state government under the name of the "Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind," for the purpose of governing the educational Deaf and the Blind.es to deaf, blind, and multi-disabled students enrolled at the Virginia School for the B.
Members shall be appointed as folBows:
Members shall be appointed as follows:
two members of the House of Delegates, to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates2in Delegates;
two members of the House of Delegates, to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates in accordance with the principles of proportional representation contained in the Rules of the House of Delegates;
and sevEn of nonlegislative citizen members, of whom one shall be a parent of a child who is deaf or blind R representing the Eastern region of the Commonwealth, one shall be a parent of a child who is deaf or blind representing the Western region of the Commonwealth, and one shall be a representative of the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind Alumni Association, to be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the General Assembly.
and seven nonlegislative citizen members, of whom one shall be a parent of a child who is deaf or blind representing the Eastern region of the Commonwealth, one shall be a parent of a child who is deaf or blind representing the Western region of the Commonwealth, and one shall be a representative of the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind Alumni Association, to be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the General Assembly.
After the initial staggering of terms, nonlegislative expiration of a term, shall be for the unexpired terms.
After the initial staggering of terms, nonlegislative members appointed shall serve for four-year terms.
Appointments to fill vacancies, other than by expiration of a term, shall be for the unexpired terms.
The Board of Visitors shall elect a secretary, who shall keep an accurate record of the proceedings of the other officers as the Board deems appropriate.
The Board of Visitors shall elect a secretary, who shall keep an accurate record of the proceedings of the Board of Visitors and of the executive committee if one is created by the Board of Visitors, and such other officers as the Board deems appropriate.
A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum.ch The Board of Visitors shall meet no more than four times each year.
A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum.
The Board of Visitors shall meet no more than four times each year.
Funding for the costs of expenses of the members shall be provided from such funds as may be appropriated to theD.
Funding for the costs of expenses of the members shall be provided from such funds as may be appropriated to the Board of Visitors, in accordance with the appropriations act.
D.
Prescribe the criteria and procedures governing admissions to the school, and the review of student admitted to the school, pursuant to § 22.1-348 and in accordance with federal and state special education laws and regulations.
Prescribe the criteria and procedures governing admissions to the school, and the review of student placement, to ensure the appropriateness of the placement and instructional program of each student admitted to the school, pursuant to § 22.1-348 and in accordance with federal and state special education laws and regulations.
of 2 3.
3.
Establish a policy governing the transportation of students at the school to permit frequent home visits by students, and to provide to each student transportation to and from the school and the place of residence of such student's parent or guardian whenever the school is officially closed.
Establish a policy governing the transportation of students at the school to permit frequent home visits by students, and to provide to each student transportation to and from the school and the place of of 2 residence of such student's parent or guardian whenever the school is officially closed.
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Action History

  1. Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0428)

  2. Approved by Governor-Chapter 428 (effective 7/1/23)

  3. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 27, 2023

  4. Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 2, 2023

  5. Impact statement from DPB (SB826ER)

  6. Signed by Speaker

  7. Signed by President

  8. Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB826ER)

  9. Enrolled

  10. Title replaced 23106820D-H1

  11. House substitute agreed to by Senate (39-Y 0-N)

  12. VOTE: Block Vote Passage (99-Y 0-N)

  13. Passed House with substitute BLOCK VOTE (99-Y 0-N)

  14. Engrossed by House - committee substitute SB826H1

  15. Committee substitute agreed to 23106820D-H1

  16. Read third time

  17. Read second time

  18. Impact statement from DPB (SB826H1)

  19. Committee substitute printed 23106820D-H1

  20. Reported from Education with substitute (22-Y 0-N)

  21. House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered

  22. Subcommittee recommends referring to Committee on Appropriations

  23. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 0-N)

  24. House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered

  25. Impact statement from DPB (SB826E)

  26. Assigned Education sub: K-12

  27. Referred to Committee on Education

  28. Read first time

  29. Placed on Calendar

  30. Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N)

  31. Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)

  32. Printed as engrossed 23102249D-E

  33. Engrossed by Senate as amended SB826E

  34. Committee amendment agreed to

  35. Reading of amendment waived

  36. Read second time

  37. Constitutional reading dispensed (38-Y 0-N)

  38. Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered

  39. Reported from Finance and Appropriations with amendment (16-Y 0-N)

  40. Impact statement from DPB (SB826)

  41. Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

  42. Reported from Education and Health (15-Y 0-N)

  43. Assigned Education sub: Public Education

  44. Referred to Committee on Education and Health

  45. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23102249D

Sponsors

  • Bell · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Bell

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (147)

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