Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1229: Public schools; use of seclusion and restraint, report.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1229 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public schools; use of seclusion and restraint, report. Primary sponsor: Phil Scott (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Approved by Governor-Chapter 756 (effective 7/1/2026).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Department of Education; use of seclusion and restraint in public schools; certain actions; report. Requires the Department of Education to (i) provide to each local school board a link to or a copy of the Board of Education's Regulations Governing the Use of Seclusion and Restraint in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools in Virginia and encourage each such board to fully comply with such regulations and (ii) submit to the Chairs of the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education and Health no later than October 1, 2026, a report on the current implementation and utilization of such regulations that shall include (a) a detailed summary of the Department's current processes and procedures for enforcing such regulations and (b) a compilation and analysis of data relating to how such regulations are currently being implemented and utilized by public schools in each school division.
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
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 756 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1229)
- Signed by President
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1229ER)
- Enrolled
- Senate substitute agreed to by House (96-Y 1-N 0-A)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1229)
- Passed Senate with substitute (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
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