School boards; high school courses or dual enrollment programs for certain certifications.
Families may benefit from increased educational opportunities and career pathways for their high school-aged children.
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SB 102 — School boards; high school courses or dual enrollment programs for certain certifications.
Last action — Continued from last session
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House of Delegates
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced December 31, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
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Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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In plain language
The bill allows school boards to offer certification courses for high school students.
School boards can provide high school courses or dual enrollment programs for certifications in nursing, emergency medical services, and firefighting. These courses must meet specific regulatory requirements and be taught by qualified individuals.
What this means for you
- Workers: This bill may enhance workforce development by preparing students for careers in healthcare and emergency services.
- Families: Families may benefit from increased educational opportunities and career pathways for their high school-aged children.
Summary
School boards; courses of instruction; high school courses or dual enrollment programs for certification as a certified nurse aide, emergency medical technician, or firefighter; establishment permitted; requirements. Permits any school board to provide to high school students, either on school premises or through a dual enrollment program or other partnership with a comprehensive community college, courses of instruction that prepare students for and lead to (i) certification as a certified nurse aide, provided that such course is approved by and meets the requirements of the Board of Nursing and is taught by a qualified individual, consistent with the requirements of the Board of Nursing; (ii) certification as an emergency medical technician, provided that such course is consistent with the requirements established by the Office of Emergency Medical Services and taught by an emergency medical technician instructor who meets the requirements set forth in the bill; or (iii) firefighting level 1 certification, as defined by the bill, provided that such course is consistent with the National Fire Protection Association 1001, level one, firefighter standards as administered by the Department of Fire Programs and taught by an individual qualified to provided such instruction. The bill also requires any school board that provides any such course of instruction on school premises to high school students to ensure that any individual employed, contracted, or permitted to volunteer to provide instruction in such course meets the requirements set forth in applicable law relating to data on convictions for certain crimes and child abuse and neglect, fingerprinting, and criminal history records checks.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
59 added · 56 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendment to Bill SB 102 allows school boards in Virginia to offer high school courses or dual enrollment programs that can lead students to certification as a certified nurse aide, emergency medical technician, or firefighter. This change is significant because it expands educational opportunities for students, potentially better preparing them for careers in essential public service fields. By providing these courses, schools can help meet workforce needs in healthcare and emergency services, while also giving students valuable skills and certifications before they graduate.
+OFFERED 2027FOR SESSIONCONSIDERATION 1/22/2026 + INTRODUCED+ + + + 26100074D+ I+ + SENATE BILL NO.
102 Offered+ + AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE + (Proposed by the Senate Committee on Education and Health + + + on January 14,22, 20262026) N+ + (Patron Prior to Substitute—Senator Stanley) + A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 22.1-204.4, relating to school boards;
high school courses or dual enrollment programs for certification as a certified T R nurse aide, emergency medical technician, or firefighter;
————— O Patron—Stanley ————— D Referred to Committee on Education and Health U ————— Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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E § 22.1-204.4.
High school courses or dual enrollment programs for certification as a certified nurse D aide, emergency medical technician, or firefighter;
S "Office of Emergency Medical Services" means the Office of Emergency Medical Services of the B Department of Health.
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Each school board may provide to high school students courses of instruction that prepare students for 2 and that lead students to certification as a certified nurse aide or emergency medical technician, or firefighting level 1 certification, in accordance with the following requirements:
Any course of instruction for certification as a certified nurse aide shall be (i) approved by and meet the requirements of the Board of Nursing in accordance with Article 4 (§ 54.1-3022 et seq.) of Chapter 30 of DRAFT OFFERED FOR CONSIDERATION 1/22/2026 Title 54.1 and (ii) taught by an individual who (a) is qualified to provide such instruction, consistent with the 35 requirements of the Board of Nursing;Nursing and (b) has been issued or meets the requirements to be issued a three- year career and technical education license pursuant to § 22.1-299.6 or meets such other requirements relating to teacher qualifications and licensure as prescribed by the Board of Education;
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Any course of instruction for certification as an EMT shall be (i) consistent with the requirements / 37 established by the Office of Emergency Medical Services for a training program for certification as an EMT 38 and (ii) taught by an emergency medical technician instructor who (a) holds a valid certification issued by the 39 Office of Emergency Medical Services to provide such instruction;instruction and (b) has been issued or meets the requirements to be issued a three-year career and technical education license pursuant to § 22.1-299.6 or meets such other requirements relating to teacher qualifications and licensure as prescribed by the Board of Education;
Any course of instruction for firefighting level 1 certification shall be (i) consistent with the National Fire Protection Association 1001, level one, firefighter standards as administered by the Department of Fire Programs and (ii) taught by an individual who (a) is qualified and approved by the Department of Fire Programs to provide such instruction.instruction and (b) has been issued or meets the requirements to be issued a three- year career and technical education license pursuant to § 22.1-299.6 or meets such other requirements relating to teacher qualifications and licensure as prescribed by the Board of Education.
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Action History
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Continued from last session
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Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (10-Y 5-N)
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB102)
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Committee substitute printed 26105912D-S1
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Reported from Education and Health with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)
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Senate subcommittee offered
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Senate committee offered
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Assigned Education sub: Public Education
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Referred to Committee on Education and Health
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Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100074D
Sponsors
- Jr. William M. Stanley · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (147)
147 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 102 do?
- School boards; courses of instruction; high school courses or dual enrollment programs for certification as a certified nurse aide, emergency medical technician, or firefighter; establishment permitted; requirements. Permits any school board to provide to high school students, either on school premises or through a dual enrollment program or other partnership with a comprehensive community college, courses of instruction that prepare students for and lead to (i) certification as a certified nurse aide, provided that such course is approved by and meets the requirements of the Board of Nursing and is taught by a qualified individual, consistent with the requirements of the Board of Nursing; (ii) certification as an emergency medical technician, provided that such course is consistent with the requirements established by the Office of Emergency Medical Services and taught by an emergency medical technician instructor who meets the requirements set forth in the bill; or (iii) firefighting level 1 certification, as defined by the bill, provided that such course is consistent with the National Fire Protection Association 1001, level one, firefighter standards as administered by the Department of Fire Programs and taught by an individual qualified to provided such instruction. The bill also requires any school board that provides any such course of instruction on school premises to high school students to ensure that any individual employed, contracted, or permitted to volunteer to provide instruction in such course meets the requirements set forth in applicable law relating to data on convictions for certain crimes and child abuse and neglect, fingerprinting, and criminal history records checks.
- Who sponsors SB 102?
- SB 102 is sponsored by William M. Stanley, Jr..
- What is the current status of SB 102?
- This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced December 31, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track SB 102?
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