Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB147 — Alternative graduation pathways to earn Standard Diploma; development, approval, and implementation,

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 January 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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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.

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In plain language

The bill establishes new pathways for students to earn a standard diploma.

This legislation aims to create alternative methods for students to achieve high school graduation. It focuses on developing and approving different graduation pathways beyond traditional criteria.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families may benefit from more flexible graduation options for their children.

Summary

Alternative graduation pathways to earn Standard Diploma; development, approval, and implementation,

Bill Text

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

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Action History

  1. S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB147)

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

  3. S Committee substitute printed 26107264D-S1

  4. S Senate committee offered

  5. S Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

  6. S Reported from Education and Health with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N 1-A)

  7. S Senate committee offered

  8. S Senate subcommittee offered

  9. S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB147)

  10. S Assigned Education sub: Public Education

  11. S Referred to Committee on Education and Health

  12. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100671D

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

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 →

Reported from Education and Health with substitute 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 — Not Voting
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
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 →

Subjects

education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB147 do?
Alternative graduation pathways to earn Standard Diploma; development, approval, and implementation,
Who sponsors SB147?
SB147 is sponsored by Stella G. Pekarsky.
What is the current status of SB147?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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