Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 462: Health Ed. SOL; Bd. of Ed. to require literacy instruction in grade 9 & 10 in next revision.

Enacted Last action April 13, 2026: Approved by Governor-Chapter 799 (effective 7/1/2026)

Plain-language summary

HB 462 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Health Ed. SOL; Bd. of Ed. to require literacy instruction in grade 9 & 10 in next revision. Primary sponsor: Laura Jane Cohen (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Approved by Governor-Chapter 799 (effective 7/1/2026).

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Laura Jane Cohen (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.