Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB1017 — School boards; excusing students from attendance at school, verified medical reasons.

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 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

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Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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In plain language

Allows school boards to excuse students from attendance for verified medical reasons.

This bill allows school boards more authority to excuse students from attending school if they have verified medical reasons. It aims to ensure students can prioritize their health when necessary.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means that families can expect their children to be excused from school for legitimate health reasons without facing penalties.

Summary

School boards; excusing students from attendance at school, verified medical reasons.

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 House subcommittee offered

  5. H Placed on Education Agenda

  6. H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1017)

  7. H Assigned HED sub: K-12 Subcommittee

  8. H Referred to Committee on Education

  9. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104891D

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

public-safety education health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1017 do?
School boards; excusing students from attendance at school, verified medical reasons.
Who sponsors HB1017?
HB1017 is sponsored by Kathy K.L. Tran.
What is the current status of HB1017?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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