Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1035: Public schools; school security and discipline, employment of school security officers, training.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1035 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public schools; school security and discipline, employment of school security officers, training. Primary sponsor: Tony Wilt (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2026): Continued to next session in Public Safety (Voice Vote).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Public schools; school security and discipline; employment of school security officers; training requirements. Amends the requirements for the training course of which an individual employed as a school security officer is required to submit proof of completion to the Department of Criminal Justice Services in order to carry a firearm in the performance of his duties by (i) eliminating the requirement that such training course include training in active shooter emergency response and, instead, requiring it to include training in critical incident preparedness and response and (ii) clarifying that such training course include training in behavioral threat assessment.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Wilt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Continued to next session in Public Safety (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- Assigned HMPPS sub: Subcommittee #2
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1035)
- Referred to Committee on Public Safety
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101783D