Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB359 — Private elementary or secondary school; use of public funds for tuition, standards.

Last action — Continued from last session

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill addresses the allocation of public funds for tuition at private schools.

This bill concerns how public funds can be used for tuition at private elementary and secondary schools. It also sets standards for such use.

Summary

Private elementary or secondary school; use of public funds for tuition, standards.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. H Continued to next session in Appropriations (Voice Vote)

  2. H Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  3. H Placed on Appropriations Agenda

  4. H Assigned HAPP sub: Elementary & Secondary Education

  5. H Committee substitute printed 26107420D-H1

  6. H Referred to Committee on Appropriations

  7. H Reported from Education with substitute and referred to Appropriations (13-Y 7-N)

  8. H House committee offered

  9. H Placed on Education Agenda

  10. H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB359)

  11. H Referred to Committee on Education

  12. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105152D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 7 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

Reported from Education with substitute and referred to Appropriations

Passed 13 Yea · 7 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 13702
Total 13702
% of votes cast 59%32%0%9%
How each member voted (22)
Member Party Vote
Alex Q. Askew — Yea
Amy J. Laufer — Yea
Anne Ferrell Tata — Nay
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 — Nay
Jessica L. Anderson — Yea
Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler — Not Voting
Lindsey Dougherty — Yea
Madison Whittle — Nay
Mike A. Cherry — Nay
Nadarius E. Clark — Not Voting
Phillip A. Scott — Nay
Rae Cousins — Yea
Sam Rasoul — Yea
Shelly A. Simonds — Yea
Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. — Nay

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Subjects

education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB359 do?
Private elementary or secondary school; use of public funds for tuition, standards.
Who sponsors HB359?
HB359 is sponsored by Dan I. Helmer.
What is the current status of HB359?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB359?
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