Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1204: Local government; appropriation of local school funds to families for compulsory student attendance.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1204 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Local government; appropriation of local school funds to families for compulsory student attendance. Primary sponsor: Phil Scott (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Education.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Local governing bodies; appropriations of local school funds to families for compulsory student attendance in nonpublic school settings. Permits any local governing body to reserve per pupil amounts of apportioned Standards of Quality costs and appropriate such amounts to the parents of students in the local school division for the satisfaction of the compulsory attendance of their children in nonpublic school settings.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Scott | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Education
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 3-N)
- Assigned HED sub: K-12 Subcommittee
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1204)
- Referred to Committee on Education
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102726D