Why 2/5: The bill mandates a report on existing regulations by October 2026, with no immediate policy changes or deadlines for the audience.
The Department of Education will be required to provide school boards with existing regulations on seclusion and restraint and encourage their compliance. It will also need to submit a detailed report by October 1, 2026, on how these regulations are being implemented and enforced across Virginia's public schools.
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Passed by for the day
Third reading
Read third time
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Education and Health Substitute agreed to
Substitute adopted
Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate with substitute (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1229)
Substitute adopted
Senate substitute agreed to by House (96-Y 1-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1229ER)
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Passed a chamber
Signed by President
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1229)
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 756 (effective 7/1/2026)