Why 4/5: Creates new mandatory operational policies for private K-12 schools regarding student safety and parental notification.
This bill requires all private elementary and secondary schools in Virginia to implement student codes of conduct that include policies and procedures for preventing and addressing bullying and cyberbullying. These policies must prohibit bullying and mandate parental notification within 24 hours of a confirmed incident, enhancing student safety and parental involvement.
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House Conferees: Sullivan, Dougherty, Whittle
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Conference Report released
Cleared committee (favorable)
Conference report agreed to by Senate (28-Y 11-N 0-A)
Cleared committee (favorable)
Reconsideration of conference report agreed to by Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
Cleared committee (favorable)
Conference report agreed to by Senate (23-Y 16-N 0-A)
Cleared committee (favorable)
Conference report agreed to by House (65-Y 30-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB894ER)
Passed a chamber
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Summarized from the official bill text (“Private elementary and secondary schools; policies relating to bullying and cyberbullying, etc.”) · Read the actual bill →
Signed by President
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB894)
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 236 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0236)