Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB678 — Special ed. and related services; rights, etc., relating to education of children with disabilities.

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 14, 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 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill addresses the rights related to the education of children with disabilities.

This bill focuses on the rights and services for special education concerning children with disabilities. It aims to clarify and support the educational needs of these children.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families of children with disabilities may have better access to educational rights and services.

Summary

Special ed. and related services; rights, etc., relating to education of children with disabilities.

Bill Text

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

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Action History

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

  2. S Committee substitute printed 26106769D-S1

  3. S Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

  4. S Reported from Education and Health with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (9-Y 0-N 5-A)

  5. S Senate committee offered

  6. S Senate subcommittee offered

  7. S Senate subcommittee offered

  8. S Senate subcommittee offered

  9. S Assigned Education sub: Public Education

  10. S Referred to Committee on Education and Health

  11. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104346D

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 9 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 9006
Total 9006
% of votes cast 60%0%0%40%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Christie New Craig — Not Voting
Christopher T. Head — Not Voting
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 — Not Voting
Russet Perry — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
Tara A. Durant — Not Voting
Todd E. Pillion — Not Voting

Official roll call →

Subjects

civil-rights education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB678 do?
Special ed. and related services; rights, etc., relating to education of children with disabilities.
Who sponsors SB678?
SB678 is sponsored by Stella G. Pekarsky.
What is the current status of SB678?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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