Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB428 — High school graduation requirements; alternative pathway to standard diploma established, report.

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

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Prognosis

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In plain language

Creates an alternative pathway for high school students to earn a standard diploma.

This bill establishes an alternative pathway for high school students to achieve a standard diploma, providing more options for graduation. It aims to ensure that students who may struggle with traditional requirements still have the opportunity to graduate.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means your child may have an alternative route to complete high school and earn a diploma.
  • Students: This means you might have more options to graduate if traditional requirements are challenging.

Summary

High school graduation requirements; alternative pathway to standard diploma established, report.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

  2. H Placed on Education Agenda

  3. H Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  4. H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB428)

  5. H Assigned HED sub: K-12 Subcommittee

  6. H Placed on Education Agenda

  7. H Referred to Committee on Education

  8. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102744D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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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

education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB428 do?
High school graduation requirements; alternative pathway to standard diploma established, report.
Who sponsors HB428?
HB428 is sponsored by Destiny LeVere Bolling.
What is the current status of HB428?
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 HB428?
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