Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB704 — Public schools; mathematics and reading in kindergarten through grade eight, certain initiatives.

Last action — Left in Education

  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 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • 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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Summary

Public schools; mathematics and reading in kindergarten through grade eight, certain initiatives.

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

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Action History

  1. H Left in Education

  2. H Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 3-N)

  3. H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB704)

  4. H Assigned HED sub: K-12 Subcommittee

  5. H Placed on Education Agenda

  6. H Referred to Committee on Education

  7. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103662D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 2 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

Subjects

education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB704 do?
Public schools; mathematics and reading in kindergarten through grade eight, certain initiatives.
Who sponsors HB704?
HB704 is sponsored by Anne Ferrell Tata.
What is the current status of HB704?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB704?
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