Virginia 2018 Regular Session Status: Enacted

HB 803 — High school equivalency programs; extends eligibility.

Last action — Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, April 9, 2018

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2018. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 76% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 6 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Extends eligibility to participate in programs of preparation and instruction to take a high school equivalency examination approved by the Board of Education to individuals who are at least 16 years of age. Under current law, such programs are available only to adults who did not complete high school, students who have been granted permission by their division superintendent, and those who have been ordered by a court to participate in the program.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

40 added · 51 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill HB 803 has clarified the definition of "adult basic education" to better include various educational services for adults over the age of compulsory school attendance. It specifically mentions programs that help these individuals earn their high school diplomas and improve their language skills, especially for foreign-born adults. This change is important because it aims to make educational resources more accessible, ensuring that more adults can achieve their educational goals and improve their opportunities in the workforce.

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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 18100291D HOUSE BILL NO.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact §§ 22.1-223 through 22.1-225 of the Code of Virginia, relating to high school equivalency programs;
803 Offered January 10, 2018 Prefiled January 9, 2018 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 22.1-223 through 22.1-225 of the Code of Virginia, relating to high school equivalency programs;
---------- Patrons-- O'Quinn, Carroll Foy, Ayala and Guzman ---------- Referred to Committee on Education ---------- Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
[H 803] Approved   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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Action History

  1. Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, April 9, 2018

  2. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 15, 2018

  3. Signed by President

  4. Signed by Speaker

  5. Enrolled

  6. Read third time

  7. Assigned Education sub: Public Education

  8. Referred to Committee on Education and Health

  9. Constitutional reading dispensed

  10. Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (100-Y 0-N)

  11. Read second time and engrossed

  12. Read first time

  13. Assigned Education sub: Subcommittee #1

  14. Referred to Committee on Education

  15. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18100291D

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 144 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (144)

144 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE

Passed 100 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 100000
Total 100000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Cole — Yea
Edmunds — Yea
Freitas — Yea
Habeeb — Yea
Heretick — Yea
Hurst — Yea
Kory — Yea
LaRock — Yea
Landes — Yea
Orrock — Yea
Pogge — Yea
Poindexter — Yea
Robinson — Yea
Rodman — Yea
Rush — Yea
Tyler — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Stolle — Yea
Toscano — Yea
Turpin — Yea
Yancey — Yea
Bell, John J. — Yea
Bell, Richard P. — Yea
Bell, Robert B. — Yea
Jones, J.C. — Yea
Jones, S.C. — Yea
Ayala — Yea
Bourne — Yea
Bulova — Yea
Byron — Yea
Campbell — Yea
Carter — Yea
Cline — Yea
Collins — Yea
Fariss — Yea
Filler-Corn — Yea
Gilbert — Yea
Gooditis — Yea
Helsel — Yea
Hugo — Yea
Ingram — Yea
James — Yea
Keam — Yea
Marshall — Yea
Levine — Yea
Lindsey — Yea
Miyares — Yea
Mullin — Yea
Murphy — Yea
Peace — Yea
Plum — Yea
Ransone — 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
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David A. Reid — Yea
Delores L. McQuinn — Yea
Elizabeth R. Guzman — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Garrett McGuire — Yea
Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr. — Yea
Israel D. O'Quinn — Yea
James A. "Jay" Leftwich — Yea
James W. Morefield — Yea
Jeion A. Ward — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Joshua E. Thomas — Yea
Karrie K. Delaney — Yea
Kathy K.L. Tran — Yea
Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler — Yea
Kimberly Pope Adams — 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
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — 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

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 803 do?
Extends eligibility to participate in programs of preparation and instruction to take a high school equivalency examination approved by the Board of Education to individuals who are at least 16 years of age. Under current law, such programs are available only to adults who did not complete high school, students who have been granted permission by their division superintendent, and those who have been ordered by a court to participate in the program.
Who sponsors HB 803?
HB 803 is sponsored by Israel D. O'Quinn, Jennifer Carroll Foy, Elizabeth R. Guzman, and Ayala, Hala S..
What is the current status of HB 803?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2018. Enacted.
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