Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1283: High school graduation requirements and diploma pathways; implementation.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1283 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: High school graduation requirements and diploma pathways; implementation. Primary sponsor: Ellen H. McLaughlin. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Approved by Governor-Chapter 811 (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.
High school graduation requirements; application. Provides that, in the event that the Board of Education establishes or modifies any graduation requirements or diploma pathways, the Board shall only apply such new or modified graduation requirements or diploma pathways to students who enter ninth grade at the beginning of or after the first school year of implementation of such new or modified graduation requirements or diploma pathways. The bill is applicable beginning with students who enter the ninth grade on or after the beginning of the 2027-2028 school year. This bill is identical to SB 724.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen H. McLaughlin | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Virgil Thornton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 86 |
“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 811 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
- Signed by Speaker
- Signed by President
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1283)
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1283ER)
- Enrolled
- Senate substitute agreed to by House (94-Y 1-N 0-A)
- Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
- Education and Health Substitute agreed to
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