Why 3/5: Establishes a new program that will require implementation over time, offering new opportunities for students.
Virginia high schools will be able to offer a new Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) training and certification program for students. This program aims to provide high school students with a direct pathway to become certified CNAs upon graduation, administered by the Board of Education in collaboration with the Board of Nursing.
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Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
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 Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Substitute adopted
Senate substitute agreed to by House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB413ER)
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
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Summarized from the official bill text (“High School Certified Nurse Aide Training/Certification Program; established, requirements, report.”) · Read the actual bill →
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB413)
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 389 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0389)