Virginia 2027 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 873 — Public elementary school students; increases physical activity.

Last action — Continued from last session

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    Passed House of Delegates
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House of Delegates.

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Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

The bill increases daily and weekly physical activity time for public elementary school students.

This legislation raises the minimum required physical activity time for public elementary school students from 20 to 30 minutes daily and from 100 to 150 minutes weekly. It also ensures that students cannot be barred from physical activity as a disciplinary measure unless it poses a health or safety risk.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families can expect more physical activity opportunities for their children at school.

Summary

Public elementary school students; physical activity. Increases from 20 minutes to 30 minutes daily, and from an average of 100 minutes to 150 minutes per week, the minimum amount of time provided to public elementary school students for programs of physical activity. The bill provides that no student shall be prohibited from participating in a program of physical activity as a form of disciplinary action, with the exception that a student may be prohibited if it is determined that such program constitutes a health or safety risk to the student.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

474 added · 432 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill HB 873 includes added details regarding the legislative process for its consideration and has streamlined the way it is presented. It specifies that the amendment was proposed by the House Committee on Education and names Delegate Kent as the patron of the bill. These changes are significant because they clarify the legislative context and support behind the bill, which aims to enhance physical activity for public elementary school students in Virginia. Improved presentation of the bill's purpose and intentions can lead to better understanding and support from the community and lawmakers.

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+ 2027 SESSION + INTRODUCED + + + 26102658D I HOUSE BILL NO.
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873 Offered January 14, 2026 N A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-253.13:1, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to public elementary school students;
873 + + AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE + + (Proposed by the House Committee on Education + on ________________) + + + (Patron Prior to Substitute—Delegate Kent) + A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-253.13:1, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to public elementary school students;
T ————— R Patrons—Kent and Callsen O ————— D Referred to Committee on Education ————— U Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
That § 22.1-253.13:1, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of C Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:
That § 22.1-253.13:1, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:
E § 22.1-253.13:1.
§ 22.1-253.13:1.
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The Board shall establish educational objectives known as the Standards of Learning, which shall form B 24 the core of Virginia's educational program, and other educational objectives, which together are designed to 7 ensure the development of the skills that are necessary for success in school and for preparation for life in the years beyond.
The Board shall establish educational objectives known as the Standards of Learning, which shall form the core of Virginia's educational program, and other educational objectives, which together are designed to ensure the development of the skills that are necessary for success in school and for preparation for life in the years beyond.
computation and critical reasoning, including problem solving and decision making;
computation and critical reasoning, DRAFT OFFERED FOR CONSIDERATION 1/27/2026 including problem solving and decision making;
35 The English Standards of Learning for reading in kindergarten through grade eight shall align with 36 evidence-based literacy instruction and science-based reading research.
The English Standards of Learning for reading in kindergarten through grade eight shall align with evidence-based literacy instruction and science-based reading research.
37 The Standards of Learning in all subject areas shall be subject to regular review and revision to maintain 38 rigor and to reflect a balance between content knowledge and the application of knowledge in preparation for 39 eventual employment and lifelong learning.
The Standards of Learning in all subject areas shall be subject to regular review and revision to maintain rigor and to reflect a balance between content knowledge and the application of knowledge in preparation for eventual employment and lifelong learning.
The HB873 2 of 12 curriculum adopted by the local school division shall be aligned to the Standards of Learning.
The curriculum adopted by the local school division shall be aligned to the Standards of Learning.
The Board shall include in the Standards of Learning for history and social science the study of contributions to society of diverse people.
The Board shall include in the Standards of Learning for history and social science the study of DRAFT OFFERED FOR CONSIDERATION 1/27/2026 contributions to society of diverse people.
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Such programs may also include summer of 12 school for all elementary and middle school grades and for all high school academic courses, as defined by regulations promulgated by the Board, or other forms of remediation.
Such programs may also include summer DRAFT OFFERED FOR CONSIDERATION 1/27/2026 school for all elementary and middle school grades and for all high school academic courses, as defined by regulations promulgated by the Board, or other forms of remediation.
Summer school remediation programs or other forms of remediation shall be chosen by the division superintendent to be appropriate to the I academic needs of the student.
Summer school remediation programs or other forms of remediation shall be chosen by the division superintendent to be appropriate to the academic needs of the student.
Students who are required to attend such summer school programs or to N participate in another form of remediation shall not be charged tuition by the school division.
Students who are required to attend such summer school programs or to participate in another form of remediation shall not be charged tuition by the school division.
The requirement for remediation may, however, be satisfied by the student's attendance in a program of prevention, intervention or remediation that has been selected by his parent, in consultation with the dRvision superintendent or his designee, and is either (i) conducted by an accredited private school or (ii) a spOcial program that has been determined to be comparable to the required public school remediation program by the division superintendent.
The requirement for remediation may, however, be satisfied by the student's attendance in a program of prevention, intervention or remediation that has been selected by his parent, in consultation with the division superintendent or his designee, and is either (i) conducted by an accredited private school or (ii) a special program that has been determined to be comparable to the required public school remediation program by the division superintendent.
The costs of such private school remediation program or other special remediatiDn program shall be borne by the student's parent.
The costs of such private school remediation program or other special remediation program shall be borne by the student's parent.
U The Board shall establish standards for full funding of summer remedial programs that shall include, but not be limited to, the minimum number of instructional hours or the equivalent thereof required for fullC funding and an assessment system designed to evaluate program effectiveness.
The Board shall establish standards for full funding of summer remedial programs that shall include, but not be limited to, the minimum number of instructional hours or the equivalent thereof required for full funding and an assessment system designed to evaluate program effectiveness.
Based on the number of E provided for the full cost of summer and other remediation programs as set forth in the appropriation act, provided such programs comply with such standards as shall be established by the Board, pursuant to § 22.1-199.2.
Based on the number of students attending and the Commonwealth's share of the per pupil instructional costs, state funds shall be provided for the full cost of summer and other remediation programs as set forth in the appropriation act, provided such programs comply with such standards as shall be established by the Board, pursuant to § 22.1-199.2.
Knowledge of careers and all types of employment opportunities, including, but not limited to, B apprenticeships, entrepreneurship and small business ownership, the military, and the teaching professio8, and emphasize the advantages of completing school with marketable skills;
Knowledge of careers and all types of employment opportunities, including, but not limited to, apprenticeships, entrepreneurship and small business ownership, the military, and the teaching profession, and emphasize the advantages of completing school with marketable skills;
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Annual notice on its website to enrolled high school students and their parents of (i) the availability of the postsecondary education and employment data published by the State Council of Higher Education on its career readiness certificate at a local public high school, comprehensive community college, or workforceized center;
Annual notice on its website to enrolled high school students and their parents of (i) the availability of the postsecondary education and employment data published by the State Council of Higher Education on its website pursuant to § 23.1-204.1 and (ii) the opportunity for such students to obtain a nationally recognized career readiness certificate at a local public high school, comprehensive community college, or workforce center;
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An agreement for postsecondary credit and degree attainment with any comprehensive community college in the Commonwealth specifying the options for students to complete an associate degree, a one-year HB873 4 of 12 Uniform Certificate of General Studies, or the Passport Program from a comprehensive community college concurrent with a high school diploma, consistent with the requirements for the College and Career Ready Virginia Program set forth in Article 5.1 (§ 22.1-237.1 et seq.) of Chapter 13.
An agreement for postsecondary credit and degree attainment with any comprehensive community college in the Commonwealth specifying the options for students to complete an associate degree, a one-year Uniform Certificate of General Studies, or the Passport Program from a comprehensive community college concurrent with a high school diploma, consistent with the requirements for the College and Career Ready Virginia Program set forth in Article 5.1 (§ 22.1-237.1 et seq.) of Chapter 13.
Local school divisions shall report the results of the diagnostic tests to the Department on an annual basis, at a time to be determined by the Superintendent.
Local school divisions shall report the results of the diagnostic tests to the Department on an annual basis, at a time to be determined by DRAFT OFFERED FOR CONSIDERATION 1/27/2026 the Superintendent.
A program of physical activity available to all students in grades kindergarten through five consisting of at least 20 30 minutes per day or an average of 100 150 minutes per week during the regular school year and.
A program of physical activity available to all students in grades kindergarten through five consisting of at least 20 minutes per day or an average of 100 minutes per week during the regular school year and, with a goal of at least 30 minutes per day or an average of 150 minutes per week during the regular school year.
Government course on all information and concepts contained in the civics portion of the U.S.
Government course on all information DRAFT OFFERED FOR CONSIDERATION 1/27/2026 and concepts contained in the civics portion of the U.S.
evaluate the success of 12 of programs encouraging parental and family involvement;
evaluate the success of programs encouraging parental and family involvement;
Such unit may also provide resources supporting professional development foN administrators and teachers.
Such unit may also provide resources supporting professional development for administrators and teachers.
In providing such information, resources, and other services to school divisions, the unit shall give priority to those divisions demonstrating a less than 70 percent passing rate on theT Standards of Learning assessments.
In providing such information, resources, and other services to school divisions, the unit shall give priority to those divisions demonstrating a less than 70 percent passing rate on the Standards of Learning assessments.
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The Board shall, in collaboration with the Virginia Community College System, Career and TechnicaO Education directors, and industry partners, develop and maintain a current, comprehensive, and uniform list of industry-recognized workforce credentials that students may take as a substitute for certain credits Dequired for graduation pursuant to 8VAC20-131-51 of the Virginia Administrative Code, including U industry-recognized workforce credentials that students may take as a substitute for elective credits and industry-recognized workforce credentials completed outside of regular school hours.
The Board shall, in collaboration with the Virginia Community College System, Career and Technical Education directors, and industry partners, develop and maintain a current, comprehensive, and uniform list of industry-recognized workforce credentials that students may take as a substitute for certain credits required for graduation pursuant to 8VAC20-131-51 of the Virginia Administrative Code, including industry-recognized workforce credentials that students may take as a substitute for elective credits and industry-recognized workforce credentials completed outside of regular school hours.
The Board shall C include on such list its diploma seal of biliteracy established pursuant to subdivision E 4 of § 22.1-25E.13:4 graduation requirements.
The Board shall include on such list its diploma seal of biliteracy established pursuant to subdivision E 4 of § 22.1-253.13:4 and shall consider such seal to be a high-demand industry workforce credential for the purpose of satisfying graduation requirements.
The Board, in collaboration with the Virginia Community College System, shallsfDing ensure that such list reflects the current credit requirements for graduation and the current credentials accepted as substitutes.
The Board, in collaboration with the Virginia Community College System, shall ensure that such list reflects the current credit requirements for graduation and the current credentials accepted as substitutes.
Each local school board may enter into agreements for postsecondary course credit, credential, certification, or license attainment, hereinafter referred to as College and Career Access Pathways Partnerships (Partnerships), with comprehensive community colleges or other public institutions of higher education or educational institutions established pursuant to Title 23.1 that offer a career and technical education curriculum.
Each local school board may enter into agreements for postsecondary course credit, credential, certification, or license attainment, hereinafter referred to as College and Career Access Pathways Partnerships (Partnerships), with comprehensive community colleges or other public institutions of higher DRAFT OFFERED FOR CONSIDERATION 1/27/2026 education or educational institutions established pursuant to Title 23.1 that offer a career and technical education curriculum.
Such Partnerships shall (i) specify the options for students to take courses as part of the career and technical education curriculum that lead to course credit or an industry-recognized credentiaB, certification, or license concurrent with a high school diploma;
Such Partnerships shall (i) specify the options for students to take courses as part of the career and technical education curriculum that lead to course credit or an industry-recognized credential, certification, or license concurrent with a high school diploma;
(ii) specify the credit, credentials, 8 certifications, or licenses available for such courses;
(ii) specify the credit, credentials, certifications, or licenses available for such courses;
(iii) specify the industry-recognized credential3 that are accepted as substitutes for certain credits required for high school graduation, consistent with the list developed and maintained by the Board pursuant to subsection F;
(iii) specify the industry-recognized credentials that are accepted as substitutes for certain credits required for high school graduation, consistent with the list developed and maintained by the Board pursuant to subsection F;
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grade eight who demonstrate substantial deficiencies based on their individual performance on the Standardsugh of Learning reading assessment or a literacy screener provided by the Department.
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Each local school board shall provide reading intervention services to students in kindergarten through grade eight who demonstrate substantial deficiencies based on their individual performance on the Standards of Learning reading assessment or a literacy screener provided by the Department.
(d) the specific evidence-based literacy instruction that the student will receive;
(d) the specific evidence-based literacy instruction that the student will DRAFT OFFERED FOR CONSIDERATION 1/27/2026 receive;
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"Digital citizenship" means a diverse set of skills related to current technology and social media, including the norms of appropriate, responsible, and healthy behavior.
DRAFT OFFERED FOR CONSIDERATION 1/27/2026 "Digital citizenship" means a diverse set of skills related to current technology and social media, including the norms of appropriate, responsible, and healthy behavior.
and the skills to manage personal finances and to make sound financial decisions.
and the skills to manage personal DRAFT OFFERED FOR CONSIDERATION 1/27/2026 finances and to make sound financial decisions.
Thirty days prior to conducting such hearings, the Board shall give notice of the date, time, and place of the hearings to all of 12 local school boards and any other persons requesting to be notified of the hearings and publish notice of its intention to revise the Standards of Learning in the Virginia Register of Regulations.
Thirty days prior to conducting such hearings, the Board shall give notice of the date, time, and place of the hearings to all local school boards and any other persons requesting to be notified of the hearings and publish notice of its intention to revise the Standards of Learning in the Virginia Register of Regulations.
N In addition, the Department shall make available and maintain a website, either separately or through an existing website utilized by the Department, enabling public elementary, middle, and high school educators to submit recommendations for improvements relating to the Standards of Learning, when under review by the R Board according to its established schedule, and related assessments required by the Standards of QualitO pursuant to this chapter.
In addition, the Department shall make available and maintain a website, either separately or through an existing website utilized by the Department, enabling public elementary, middle, and high school educators to submit recommendations for improvements relating to the Standards of Learning, when under review by the Board according to its established schedule, and related assessments required by the Standards of Quality pursuant to this chapter.
School boards shall implement the Standards of Learning or objectives specifically designed for theiD school divisions that are equivalent to or exceed the Board's requirements.
School boards shall implement the Standards of Learning or objectives specifically designed for their school divisions that are equivalent to or exceed the Board's requirements.
Students shall be expected tU achieve the educational objectives established by the school division at appropriate age or grade levels.
Students shall be expected to achieve the educational objectives established by the school division at appropriate age or grade levels.
C The Board shall include in the Standards of Learning for history and social science the study of E consideration of disability, ethnicity, race, and gender.ses of this subsection, "diverse" includes D The Board shall include in the Standards of Learning for health instruction in emergency first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and the use of an automated external defibrillator, including hands-on practice of the skills necessary to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
The Board shall include in the Standards of Learning for history and social science the study of contributions to society of diverse people.
For the purposes of this subsection, "diverse" includes consideration of disability, ethnicity, race, and gender.
DRAFT OFFERED FOR CONSIDERATION 1/27/2026 The Board shall include in the Standards of Learning for health instruction in emergency first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and the use of an automated external defibrillator, including hands-on practice of the skills necessary to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
The Board shall include in the Standards of Learning for physical and health education for grade nine or 10 research-based hazing prevention instruction, in accordance with the Standards of Learning and B curriculum guidelines for research-based hazing prevention instruction developed by the Board pursuant t8 subsection B of § 22.1-207.
The Board shall include in the Standards of Learning for physical and health education for grade nine or 10 research-based hazing prevention instruction, in accordance with the Standards of Learning and curriculum guidelines for research-based hazing prevention instruction developed by the Board pursuant to subsection B of § 22.1-207.
3 With such funds as are made available for this purpose, the Board shall regularly review and revise the competencies for career and technical education programs to require the full integration of English, mathematics, science, and history and social science Standards of Learning.
With such funds as are made available for this purpose, the Board shall regularly review and revise the competencies for career and technical education programs to require the full integration of English, mathematics, science, and history and social science Standards of Learning.
appropriate, subject to Board approval as required in subsection A of § 22.1-253.13:4, and (b) such courses in career investigation at the elementary school level as it deems appropriate.
Any school board may require (a) such courses in career investigation at the high school level as it deems appropriate, subject to Board approval as required in subsection A of § 22.1-253.13:4, and (b) such courses in career investigation at the elementary school level as it deems appropriate.
The program of instruction shall emphasize reading, writing, speaking, mathematical concepts and computations, proficiency in the use of computers and related technology, computer science and computational thinking, including computer coding, and scientific concepts and processes;
The program of DRAFT OFFERED FOR CONSIDERATION 1/27/2026 instruction shall emphasize reading, writing, speaking, mathematical concepts and computations, proficiency in the use of computers and related technology, computer science and computational thinking, including computer coding, and scientific concepts and processes;
HB873 8 of 12 Any student who achieves a passing score on one or more, but not all, of the Standards of Learning assessments for the relevant grade level in grades three through eight may be required to attend a remediation program.
Any student who achieves a passing score on one or more, but not all, of the Standards of Learning assessments for the relevant grade level in grades three through eight may be required to attend a remediation program.
Summer school remediation programs or other forms of remediation shall be chosen by the division superintendent to be appropriate to the academic needs of the student.
Summer school remediation programs DRAFT OFFERED FOR CONSIDERATION 1/27/2026 or other forms of remediation shall be chosen by the division superintendent to be appropriate to the academic needs of the student.
Programs shall be based upon labor market needs and student interest.
Programs shall be based upon labor market needs DRAFT OFFERED FOR CONSIDERATION 1/27/2026 and student interest.
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Educational alternatives for students whose needs are not met in programs prescribed elsewhere inI these standards.
Educational alternatives for students whose needs are not met in programs prescribed elsewhere in these standards.
Such students shall be counted in average daily membership (ADM) in accordance with theN regulations of the Board.
Such students shall be counted in average daily membership (ADM) in accordance with the regulations of the Board.
SuchT programs may be conducted by the school board as the primary agency or through a collaborative R arrangement between the school board and other agencies.
Such programs may be conducted by the school board as the primary agency or through a collaborative arrangement between the school board and other agencies.
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An agreement for postsecondary credit and degree attainment with any comprehensive community U college in the Commonwealth specifying the options for students to complete an associate degree, a one-year Uniform Certificate of General Studies, or the Passport Program from a comprehensive community college C concurrent with a high school diploma, consistent with the requirements for the College and Career ReadyE the credit available for dual enrollment courses and Advanced Placement courses with qualifying exam speDify scores of three or higher.
An agreement for postsecondary credit and degree attainment with any comprehensive community DRAFT OFFERED FOR CONSIDERATION 1/27/2026 college in the Commonwealth specifying the options for students to complete an associate degree, a one-year Uniform Certificate of General Studies, or the Passport Program from a comprehensive community college concurrent with a high school diploma, consistent with the requirements for the College and Career Ready Virginia Program set forth in Article 5.1 (§ 22.1-237.1 et seq.) of Chapter 13.
Such agreement shall specify the credit available for dual enrollment courses and Advanced Placement courses with qualifying exam scores of three or higher.
(§ 22.1-237.1 et seq.) of Chapter 13 and its agreement with a comprehensive community college in the Commonwealth pursuant to subdivision 10 to B enable students to complete an associate degree, a one-year Uniform Certificate of General Studies, or t8e Passport Program concurrent with a high school diploma.
(§ 22.1-237.1 et seq.) of Chapter 13 and its agreement with a comprehensive community college in the Commonwealth pursuant to subdivision 10 to enable students to complete an associate degree, a one-year Uniform Certificate of General Studies, or the Passport Program concurrent with a high school diploma.
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Local school divisions shall the Superintendent.
Local school divisions shall report the results of the diagnostic tests to the Department on an annual basis, at a time to be determined by the Superintendent.
Each student who receives algebra readiness intervention services will be assessed againby at the end of that school year.
Each student who receives algebra readiness intervention services will be assessed again at the end of that school year.
or algebra readiness intervention services may be used to meet the requirements of this subdivision.
or algebra readiness intervention services may be used to meet the requirements DRAFT OFFERED FOR CONSIDERATION 1/27/2026 of this subdivision.
A program of physical activity available to all students in grades kindergarten through five consisting of at least 20 30 minutes per day or an average of 100 150 minutes per week during the regular school year and.
A program of physical activity available to all students in grades kindergarten through five consisting of at least 20 minutes per day or an average of 100 minutes per week during the regular school year and, with a goal of at least 30 minutes per day or an average of 150 minutes per week during the regular school year.
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(ii) provide the resources and technical assistance to increase the capacity for school divisions to deliver quality instruction;
(ii) provide the resources and DRAFT OFFERED FOR CONSIDERATION 1/27/2026 technical assistance to increase the capacity for school divisions to deliver quality instruction;
Such Partnerships shall (i) specify the options for students to take courses as part of the career and technical education curriculum that lead to course credit or an industry-recognized credential, certification, or license concurrent with a high school diploma;
Such Partnerships shall (i) specify the options for students to take courses as part of the career and technical education curriculum that lead to course credit or an industry-recognized credential, DRAFT OFFERED FOR CONSIDERATION 1/27/2026 certification, or license concurrent with a high school diploma;
(iii) shall include, at a minimum, (a) the student's specific, diagnosed reading skill deficiencies as determined or identified by diagnostic of 12 assessment data or the literacy screener provided by the Department;
(iii) shall include, at a minimum, (a) the student's specific, diagnosed reading skill deficiencies as determined or identified by diagnostic assessment data or the literacy screener provided by the Department;
(e) the strategies, resources, and materials that will be provided to the student's parent to sNpport the student to make reading progress;
(e) the strategies, resources, and materials that will be provided to the student's parent to support the student to make reading progress;
and (iv) may include the following services for the student:
and (iv) may include the following services for the DRAFT OFFERED FOR CONSIDERATION 1/27/2026 student:
instruction from a reading specialist, trained aide, computer-based reading tutorial program, oR classroom teacher with support from an aide, extended instructional time in the school day or school yeaO, or, for students in grades six through eight, a literacy course, in addition to the course required by the Standards of Learning in English, that provides the specific evidence-based literacy instruction identified in theDstudent's reading plan.
instruction from a reading specialist, trained aide, computer-based reading tutorial program, or classroom teacher with support from an aide, extended instructional time in the school day or school year, or, for students in grades six through eight, a literacy course, in addition to the course required by the Standards of Learning in English, that provides the specific evidence-based literacy instruction identified in the student's reading plan.
In accordance with § 22.1-215.2, the parent of each student shall receive notice before seUvices begin and a copy of the student reading plan.
In accordance with § 22.1-215.2, the parent of each student shall receive notice before services begin and a copy of the student reading plan.
Each student who receives such reading intervention services shall be assessed utilizing either tCe literacy screener provided by the Department or the grade-level reading Standards of Learning assessmentE agaiFunds appropriated for prevention, intervention, and remediation, summer school remediation, the at-Disk add-on, or early intervention reading may be used to meet the requirements of this subsection.
Each student who receives such reading intervention services shall be assessed utilizing either the literacy screener provided by the Department or the grade-level reading Standards of Learning assessment again at the end of that school year.
Funds appropriated for prevention, intervention, and remediation, summer school remediation, the at-risk add-on, or early intervention reading may be used to meet the requirements of this subsection.
The Department shall develop and implement a plan for the annual collection and public reporting Bf division-level and school-level literacy data, at a time to be determined by the Superintendent, to incl8de results on the literacy screeners provided by the Department and the reading Standards of Learning 3 assessments;
The Department shall develop and implement a plan for the annual collection and public reporting of division-level and school-level literacy data, at a time to be determined by the Superintendent, to include results on the literacy screeners provided by the Department and the reading Standards of Learning assessments;
"Media literacy" includes the foundational skills that lead to digital citizenship.
"Media DRAFT OFFERED FOR CONSIDERATION 1/27/2026 literacy" includes the foundational skills that lead to digital citizenship.
The Board shall consider, during each regularly scheduled revision to the Standards of Learning and any associated curriculum framework, including the Digital Learning Integration Standards of Learning, incoK.
The Board shall consider, during each regularly scheduled revision to the Standards of Learning and any associated curriculum framework, including the Digital Learning Integration Standards of Learning, incorporating media literacy and digital citizenship standards at each grade level.
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Develop, adopt, and publish a list of approved vendors of professional learning resources that support teachers to implement the textbooks and other high-quality instructional materials approved by the Board HB873 12 of 12 pursuant to § 22.1-238;
Develop, adopt, and publish a list of approved vendors of professional learning resources that support teachers to implement the textbooks and other high-quality instructional materials approved by the Board pursuant to § 22.1-238;
For any school that requires improvement, based on federal indicators or a failure to meet Board standards pursuant to § 22.1-253.13:3, (i) complete a review of the curricula in use at such school, (ii) from such funds as may be appropriated, develop a grant program to support the school to adopt textbooks and other high-quality instructional materials from the list approved by the Board pursuant to § 22.1-238 and contract with vendors of professional learning resources from the list approved in accordance with subdivision 3, and (iii) monitor implementation of the adopted textbooks and high-quality instructional materials and professional learning resources;
For any school that requires improvement, based on federal indicators or a failure to meet Board standards pursuant to § 22.1-253.13:3, (i) complete a review of the curricula in use at such school, (ii) from such funds as may be appropriated, develop a grant program to support the school to adopt textbooks and DRAFT OFFERED FOR CONSIDERATION 1/27/2026 other high-quality instructional materials from the list approved by the Board pursuant to § 22.1-238 and contract with vendors of professional learning resources from the list approved in accordance with subdivision 3, and (iii) monitor implementation of the adopted textbooks and high-quality instructional materials and professional learning resources;
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Action History

  1. Continued from last session

  2. Continued to next session in Education (Voice Vote)

  3. Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  4. Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB873)

  5. House subcommittee offered

  6. Assigned HED sub: K-12 Subcommittee

  7. Referred to Committee on Education

  8. Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102658D

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 873 do?
Public elementary school students; physical activity. Increases from 20 minutes to 30 minutes daily, and from an average of 100 minutes to 150 minutes per week, the minimum amount of time provided to public elementary school students for programs of physical activity. The bill provides that no student shall be prohibited from participating in a program of physical activity as a form of disciplinary action, with the exception that a student may be prohibited if it is determined that such program constitutes a health or safety risk to the student.
Who sponsors HB 873?
HB 873 is sponsored by Katrina Callsen and Hillary Pugh Kent.
What is the current status of HB 873?
This bill is in committee in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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