HB189 — Certain student assessment requirements; calculation of final course grade, effective clause.
Last action — Continued from last session
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House of Delegates
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Odds of enactment
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Prognosis
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 3 recorded votes so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
In plain language
This bill addresses student assessment requirements and course grade calculations.
The bill modifies requirements for student assessments and how final course grades are calculated. It aims to clarify these educational processes.
What this means for you
- Families: This means families may see changes in how their children's academic performance is assessed and reported.
Summary
Certain student assessment requirements; calculation of final course grade, effective clause.
Bill Text
We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.
Read HB189 on the official Virginia source →Action History
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S Continued to next session in Education and Health (15-Y 0-N)
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S Assigned Education sub: Public Education
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S Referred to Committee on Education and Health
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S Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
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H Read third time and passed House (86-Y 10-N 0-A)
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H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB189)
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H Engrossed by House as amended
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H committee amendment agreed to
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H Read second time
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H Read first time
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H Reported from Education with amendment(s) (18-Y 3-N)
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H House committee offered
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H Placed on Education Agenda
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H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB189)
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H Referred to Committee on Education
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H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101472D
Sponsors
- Convirs-Fowler · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 10 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Convirs-Fowler
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (147)
147 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 147 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Christie New Craig | — | Yea |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Yea |
| David R. Suetterlein | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| Lashrecse D. Aird | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Mark J. Peake | — | Yea |
| Russet Perry | — | Yea |
| Schuyler T. VanValkenburg | — | Yea |
| Stella G. Pekarsky | — | Yea |
| Tara A. Durant | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 86 | 10 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 86 | 10 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 86% | 10% | 0% | 4% |
How each member voted (100)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 18 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 18 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 82% | 14% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Alex Q. Askew | — | Yea |
| Amy J. Laufer | — | Yea |
| Anne Ferrell Tata | — | Yea |
| Atoosa R. Reaser | — | Yea |
| Briana D. Sewell | — | Yea |
| Delores L. McQuinn | — | Yea |
| Destiny LeVere Bolling | — | Yea |
| Elizabeth R. Guzman | — | Yea |
| Eric R. Zehr | — | Nay |
| Gretchen M. Bulova | — | Yea |
| Hillary Pugh Kent | — | Yea |
| Jessica L. Anderson | — | Yea |
| Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler | — | Yea |
| Lindsey Dougherty | — | Yea |
| Madison Whittle | — | Yea |
| Mike A. Cherry | — | Yea |
| Nadarius E. Clark | — | Not Voting |
| Phillip A. Scott | — | Nay |
| Rae Cousins | — | Yea |
| Sam Rasoul | — | Yea |
| Shelly A. Simonds | — | Yea |
| Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. | — | Nay |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB189 do?
- Certain student assessment requirements; calculation of final course grade, effective clause.
- Who sponsors HB189?
- HB189 is sponsored by Convirs-Fowler.
- What is the current status of HB189?
- This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track HB189?
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