Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2598: Students in local school division who receive home instruction; division's legal obligation.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2598 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Students in local school division who receive home instruction; division's legal obligation. Primary sponsor: Phil Scott (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 21, 2025): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0291).
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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; Superintendent's memo; confidentiality of certain information relating to students who receive home instruction. Requires, no later than the start of the 2025–2026 school year, the Superintendent of Public Instruction to include in a Superintendent's memo an explanation of each division superintendent's obligations set forth in relevant law relating to the confidentiality of certain information relating to students who receive home instruction.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Scott | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Mark L. Earley, Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ian T. Lovejoy | 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
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0291)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 291 (Effective 07/01/25)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 11, 2025
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2598)
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB2598ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day
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