Why 3/5: It initiates a review process by the Board of Education that will lead to future policy changes affecting school accountability.
The Board of Education must review and consider changes to how Virginia schools are evaluated and labeled for performance. This includes developing clearer performance labels and giving equal or greater weight to student growth compared to proficiency in accountability measures.
Cleared committee
Reported from Education and Health (15-Y 0-N)
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Rules suspended
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Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (37-Y 0-N 0-A)
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Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB643ER)
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Summarized from the official bill text (“School Performance and Support Framework; Board of Education to consider certain changes, report.”) · Read the actual bill →
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB643)
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
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 649 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0649)