Why 4/5: The bill significantly alters the state's standardized testing framework and how SOL scores impact student grades.
This bill changes how Virginia students are assessed by repealing the requirement for a through-year growth assessment system and instead focusing on one-time end-of-year assessments. It also mandates that end-of-course SOL assessments account for at least 10% of a student's final grade and clarifies assessment exemptions for students with disabilities.
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Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Third reading
Read third time
Substitute adopted
Committee substitute agreed to (Voice Vote)
Substitute adopted
Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Substitute adopted
Senate substitute agreed to by House (90-Y 8-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB299ER)
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
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Summarized from the official bill text (“SOL assessments and related assessment methods; development, administration, scoring, and release.”) · Read the actual bill →
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB299)
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 102 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0102)