Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB1035 — Public schools; school security and discipline, employment of school security officers, training.

Last action — Continued from last session

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  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.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill addresses the employment and training of school security officers in public schools.

This legislation focuses on the hiring and training protocols for school security officers in public schools. It aims to enhance security and discipline measures within the school environment.

What this means for you
  • Workers: School staff may have increased support from trained security officers to help manage discipline and safety issues.
  • Families: This means families can expect improved security measures within public schools to help ensure student safety.

Summary

Public schools; school security and discipline, employment of school security officers, training.

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the Code of Virginia as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

This bill amends 2 section(s) of the Code of Virginia: 9.1-102, 22.1-280.2:1.

  • 9.1-102

    active shooter emergency → critical incident preparedness and

    Replaces “active shooter emergency” with “critical incident preparedness and”.

  • 9.1-102

    behavioral

    Inserts “behavioral”.

  • 22.1-280.2:1

    active shooter emergency → critical incident preparedness and

    Replaces “active shooter emergency” with “critical incident preparedness and”.

  • 22.1-280.2:1

    behavioral

    Inserts “behavioral”.

Action History

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

  2. H Placed on Public Safety Agenda

  3. H Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  4. H Placed on Public Safety Agenda

  5. H Assigned HMPPS sub: Subcommittee #2

  6. H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1035)

  7. H Referred to Committee on Public Safety

  8. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101783D

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
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1035 do?
Public schools; school security and discipline, employment of school security officers, training.
Who sponsors HB1035?
HB1035 is sponsored by Tony O. Wilt.
What is the current status of HB1035?
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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