Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 199: Standards of Learning assessments; through-year growth assessment system eliminated.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 199 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Standards of Learning assessments; through-year growth assessment system eliminated. Primary sponsor: Sam Rasoul (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Approved by Governor-Chapter 914 (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.
Board of Education; through-year growth assessment system eliminated. Eliminates the requirement that the Board of Education establish, in lieu of a one-time end-of-year assessment, a through-year growth assessment system, aligned with the Standards of Learning, for the administration of reading and mathematics assessments in grades three through eight. The bill removes from current law other provisions relating to the administration of such through-year growth assessments.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Rasoul | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Atoosa Reaser | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
“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 914 (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 (HB199)
- Signed by President
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB199ER)
- Enrolled
- Senate substitute agreed to by House (91-Y 6-N 0-A)
- Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
- Committee substitute agreed to (Voice Vote)
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