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SB 1516 — Public schools; dyslexia advisor.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 629 (effective 7/1/17)
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 19, 2017. Enacted.
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4 sponsors
1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.
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Mixed recorded votes
8 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Requires one reading specialist employed by each local school board that employs a reading specialist to have training in the identification of and the appropriate interventions, accommodations, and teaching techniques for students with dyslexia or a related disorder and to have an understanding of the definition of dyslexia and a working knowledge of several topics relating to dyslexia. This bill is identical to
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
35 added · 35 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendment to Bill SB 1516 updates the requirements for notifying school divisions about exceeding class size limits. It now emphasizes that notifications must include specific reasons and plans for reducing class sizes. Additionally, the amendment clarifies that schools can use state funds to hire more English language learner teachers for students at risk of not meeting standards, ensuring these teachers are appropriately licensed. These changes aim to enhance accountability and support for schools, particularly for students with special needs like dyslexia and those learning English.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER 629 An Act to amend and reenact § 22.1-253.13:2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to public schools;
[S 1516] Approved March 20, 2017 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
View plain text versions (5)
- Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0629) View text Current html March 20, 2017
- Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB1516ER) View text html March 07, 2017
- Committee Substitute House: Committee substitute printed 17105396D-H1 html February 13, 2017
- Committee Substitute Senate: Committee substitute printed 17104995D-S1 html February 02, 2017
- Senate: Presented and ordered printed 17103450D View text html January 19, 2017
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 629 (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 3/13/17
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Enrolled
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Conference report agreed to by House (95-Y 0-N)
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Amended by conference committee
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Conferees appointed by House
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Conferees appointed by Senate
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House requested conference committee
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House insisted on substitute
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Passed House with substitute BLOCK VOTE (97-Y 0-N)
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Engrossed by House - committee substitute SB1516H1
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Committee substitute agreed to 17105396D-H1
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Read third time
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Passed by for the day
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Read second time
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Referred to Committee on Education
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB1516S1
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Committee substitute agreed to 17104995D-S1
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Reading of substitute waived
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Read second time
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Referred to Committee on Education and Health
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Presented and ordered printed 17103450D
Sponsors
- Richard H. Black · Primary
- Barbara A. Favola · Cosponsor
- Adam P. Ebbin · Cosponsor
- Jill Holtzman Vogel · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 144 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Richard H. Black
Co-sponsors (3)
Not signed on (144)
144 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 144 →"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 | 95 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 95 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (95)
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 |
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| Unaffiliated | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (97)
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.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 1516 do?
- Requires one reading specialist employed by each local school board that employs a reading specialist to have training in the identification of and the appropriate interventions, accommodations, and teaching techniques for students with dyslexia or a related disorder and to have an understanding of the definition of dyslexia and a working knowledge of several topics relating to dyslexia. This bill is identical to
- Who sponsors SB 1516?
- SB 1516 is sponsored by Richard H. Black, Barbara A. Favola, Adam P. Ebbin, and Vogel, Jill Holtzman.
- What is the current status of SB 1516?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 19, 2017. Enacted.
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