Why 2/5: The bill initiates a study with reports due in 2026 and 2027, indicating a long-term process rather than immediate policy change.
The Department of Education will establish a work group to review and recommend improvements for alternative teacher licensure pathways in Virginia. This initiative aims to enhance the quality and effectiveness of how public school teachers are certified, with reports due by October 2026 and October 2027.
Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Rules
Referred to committee
Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
Update
Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 0-N)
Cleared committee
Reported from Rules (18-Y 0-N)
Second reading
Read second time
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed House (99-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB450ER)
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Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Update
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB450)
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 891 (effective 7/1/2026)