Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2418: Certain applicants for employment in public schools; certain official documentation required.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2418 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Certain applicants for employment in public schools; certain official documentation required. Primary sponsor: Phil Scott (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2025): 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.
Certain applicants for employment in public schools; certain official documentation required. Directs each school board to require on its application for employment for any individual whose position will involve the provision of direct instruction or support to elementary school students or students with disabilities, whether on a full-time or part-time or on a permanent or temporary basis, official documentation of the individual's criminal, educational, and employment history for at least the immediately preceding three years.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Scott | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Josh Cole | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Robert D. Orrock, Sr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 (5-Y 3-N)
- Assigned Educ sub: K-12 Subcommittee
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2418)
- Referred to Committee on Education
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25100821D