Why 4/5: This bill mandates the restoration of specific educational policies and resources, directly impacting curriculum and school culture.
This bill requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to reinstate policies, programs, and resources that promote cultural competency, inclusion, and education on the history of slavery and the civil rights movement. It specifically mandates the restoration of the Department of Education's EdEquityVA website and associated resources that were rescinded after January 15, 2022.
Cleared committee
Reported from Education and Health (9-Y 6-N)
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Rules suspended
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Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
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Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
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Passed by for the day
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB913ER)
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Passed a chamber
Signed by President
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB913)
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 706 (effective 7/1/2026)