Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 206: College partnership laboratory schools; transparency.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 206 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: College partnership laboratory schools; transparency. Primary sponsor: Karen Keys-Gamarra (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Approved by Governor-Chapter 790 (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.
College partnership laboratory schools; transparency. Requires, for college partnership laboratory schools that form a collaborative partnership with one or more school divisions, the parents of any enrolled student to be notified of such collaborative partnership and provided with contact information for an administrator in such partnering division that the parent can contact with questions or concerns about program administration or the student's experience at the college partnership laboratory school. The bill requires each college partnership laboratory to identify in a conspicuous and publicly accessible manner and location on the school's website the members and meeting schedule of the school's governing board; a summary of the operational, budgetary, and contractual decisions of such governing board; and the Board of Education regulations to which such school is subject.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
“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 790 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB206)
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB206ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
- Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (37-Y 0-N 0-A)
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