Why 4/5: The compact directly impacts the availability of school psychologists, who provide crucial mental health services to students.
This bill makes it easier for school psychologists licensed in other member states to practice in Virginia, and for Virginia-licensed school psychologists to practice in other member states. This operational change aims to improve the availability of mental health services for students in Virginia's schools.
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) (39-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 (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB255ER)
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
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Passed a chamber
Signed by President
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB255)
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 25, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 374 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0374)