HB 1981 — School Divisions of Innovation; definition, regulatory provisions.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 760 (effective 7/1/17)
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House of Delegates
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 10, 2017. Enacted.
Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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3 sponsors
1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 8 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Requires the Board of Education to promulgate regulations for the designation of School Divisions of Innovation in which the local school board in the local school division or any school therein so designated shall, pursuant to a plan of innovation, be exempted from certain regulatory provisions and be permitted to adopt alternative policies for school administrators, teachers, and staff to meet the diverse needs of students and to improve student learning; educational performance; and college, career, and citizenship readiness skills in the local school division or any school therein.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
11 added · 11 removedPlain-language change summary
The revised version of Bill HB 1981 has added a designation for a new chapter, specifically titled "CHAPTER 760," related to School Divisions of Innovation. This change clarifies the organization of the law and ensures it is properly documented in the legal framework. Additionally, the bill includes specific examples of learning experiences, such as community service projects and internships, intended to help academically low-achieving students. This emphasis on diverse educational opportunities aims to close achievement gaps among different groups of students.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER 760 An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 13 of Title 22.1 an article numbered 1.5, consisting of sections numbered 22.1-212.28 through 22.1-212.32, relating to School Divisions of Innovation.
[H 1981] Approved March 24, 2017 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
View plain text versions (4)
- Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0760) View text Current html March 24, 2017
- House: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1981ER) View text html February 24, 2017
- Engrossed House: Printed as engrossed 17101317D-E html February 06, 2017
- Prefiled House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17101317D html January 10, 2017
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 760 (effective 7/1/17)
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Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, March 27, 2017
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Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on 2/28/17
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Enrolled
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Senate amendment agreed to by House (96-Y 0-N)
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Placed on Calendar
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Engrossed by Senate as amended
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Committee amendment agreed to
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Reading of amendment waived
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Read third time
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Assigned Education sub: Public Education
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Referred to Committee on Education and Health
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Constitutional reading dispensed
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Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (97-Y 0-N)
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Printed as engrossed 17101317D-E
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Engrossed by House as amended HB1981E
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Committee amendments agreed to
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Read second time
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Passed by for the day
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Read first time
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Assigned Education sub: Education Innovation
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Referred to Committee on Education
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17101317D
Sponsors
- Thomas A. "Tag" Greason · Primary
- James M. LeMunyon · Cosponsor
- James A. "Jay" Leftwich · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 145 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Thomas A. "Tag" Greason
Co-sponsors (2)
- James M. LeMunyon
- James A. "Jay" Leftwich
Not signed on (145)
145 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 145 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 96 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 96 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (96)
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (97)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Campbell | — | Yea |
| Cole | — | Yea |
| Collins | — | Yea |
| Filler-Corn | — | Yea |
| Freitas | — | Yea |
| Gilbert | — | Yea |
| Habeeb | — | Yea |
| Landes | — | Yea |
| LeMunyon | — | Yea |
| Levine | — | Yea |
| Miyares | — | Yea |
| Mullin | — | Yea |
| Orrock | — | Yea |
| Peace | — | Yea |
| Plum | — | Yea |
| Tyler | — | Yea |
| Villanueva | — | Yea |
| Albo | — | Yea |
| Bell, John J. | — | Yea |
| Bell, Richard P. | — | Yea |
| Bell, Robert B. | — | Yea |
| Cox | — | Yea |
| Jones | — | Yea |
| Bulova | — | Yea |
| Byron | — | Yea |
| Cline | — | Yea |
| Dudenhefer | — | Yea |
| Edmunds | — | Yea |
| Farrell | — | Yea |
| Greason | — | Yea |
| Helsel | — | Yea |
| Heretick | — | Yea |
| Hester | — | Yea |
| Holcomb | — | Yea |
| Hugo | — | Yea |
| Ingram | — | Yea |
| James | — | Yea |
| Keam | — | Yea |
| Kory | — | Yea |
| Marshall, D.W. | — | Yea |
| Marshall, R.G. | — | Yea |
| Miller | — | Yea |
| Mr. Speaker | — | Yea |
| LaRock | — | Yea |
| Lindsey | — | Yea |
| Lingamfelter | — | Yea |
| Loupassi | — | Yea |
| Massie | — | Yea |
| Minchew | — | Yea |
| Morris | — | Yea |
| Murphy | — | Yea |
| O'Bannon | — | Yea |
| Pogge | — | Yea |
| Poindexter | — | Yea |
| Ransone | — | Yea |
| Robinson | — | Yea |
| Rush | — | Yea |
| Stolle | — | Yea |
| Toscano | — | Yea |
| Yancey | — | Yea |
| Yost | — | Yea |
| Alfonso H. Lopez | — | Yea |
| Barry D. Knight | — | Yea |
| Betsy B. Carr | — | Yea |
| C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Charniele L. Herring | — | Yea |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Yea |
| Delores L. McQuinn | — | Yea |
| Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Israel D. O'Quinn | — | Yea |
| James A. "Jay" Leftwich | — | Yea |
| Jeion A. Ward | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Jessica L. Anderson | — | Yea |
| Kimberly Pope Adams | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| Lashrecse D. Aird | — | Yea |
| Luke E. Torian | — | Yea |
| M. Keith Hodges | — | Yea |
| Marcia S. "Cia" Price | — | Yea |
| Marcus B. Simon | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Sickles | — | Yea |
| Michael J. Webert | — | Yea |
| Patrick A. Hope | — | Yea |
| Paul E. Krizek | — | Yea |
| R. Lee Ware | — | Yea |
| Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Sam Rasoul | — | Yea |
| Terry G. Kilgore | — | Yea |
| Terry L. Austin | — | Yea |
| Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Thomas C. Wright, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
| Tony O. Wilt | — | Yea |
| Vivian E. Watts | — | Yea |
| Will Davis | — | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 1981 do?
- Requires the Board of Education to promulgate regulations for the designation of School Divisions of Innovation in which the local school board in the local school division or any school therein so designated shall, pursuant to a plan of innovation, be exempted from certain regulatory provisions and be permitted to adopt alternative policies for school administrators, teachers, and staff to meet the diverse needs of students and to improve student learning; educational performance; and college, career, and citizenship readiness skills in the local school division or any school therein.
- Who sponsors HB 1981?
- HB 1981 is sponsored by Thomas A. "Tag" Greason, James M. LeMunyon, and James A. "Jay" Leftwich.
- What is the current status of HB 1981?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 10, 2017. Enacted.
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