Why 3/5: This bill modifies the qualifications for school division superintendents, directly impacting the leadership and governance of Virginia's public schools.
This bill mandates the Board of Education to revise regulations for division superintendents, requiring candidates to attest to good character and demonstrated administrative ability. It also updates Option IV for licensure, specifying five years of educational experience, including teaching and administration, and a recommendation from a small school division.
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Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (37-Y 0-N 0-A)
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Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Third reading
Read third time
Amendment adopted
Education and Health Amendment agreed to
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Engrossed by Senate as amended
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate with amendment (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
Amendment adopted
Senate amendment agreed to by House (62-Y 33-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1165ER)
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Summarized from the official bill text (“Division superintendents; Board of Education to amend regulations, qualifications.”) · Read the actual bill →
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1165)
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Line-item veto
Governor's recommendation received by House