Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB61 — Nationally Certified School Psychologist Program; established.

Last action — Continued from last session

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced December 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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 2 recorded votes so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

In plain language

Establishes a program for nationally certified school psychologists.

The bill creates a Nationally Certified School Psychologist Program. This program aims to enhance the qualifications and standards for school psychologists.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means that families may benefit from school psychologists who have met higher certification standards.

Summary

Nationally Certified School Psychologist Program; established.

Bill Text

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

Read SB61 on the official Virginia source →

Action History

  1. S Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)

  2. S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB61)

  3. S Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

  4. S Reported from Education and Health and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)

  5. S Assigned Education sub: Public Education

  6. S Referred to Committee on Education and Health

  7. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101297D

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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"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 and Health and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

Passed 14 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 14001
Total 14001
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Christie New Craig — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Not Voting
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Russet Perry — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
Tara A. Durant — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea

Official roll call →

Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations

Passed 15 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 15000
Total 15000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea

Official roll call →

Subjects

education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB61 do?
Nationally Certified School Psychologist Program; established.
Who sponsors SB61?
SB61 is sponsored by Tammy Brankley Mulchi.
What is the current status of SB61?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced December 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB61?
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