Why 3/5: It creates new work-based learning opportunities for high school students, impacting their educational and career pathways.
This bill expands work-based learning opportunities for high school students in Virginia. It permits students aged 16 or older, continuously enrolled in secondary school, to participate in culinary arts or information technology apprenticeship programs administered by the Board of Education.
Cleared committee
Reported from Commerce and Labor (15-Y 0-N)
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Rules suspended
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Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
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Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB275ER)
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB275)
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Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 98 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0098)