Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 36: Standards of Quality; class size limits, exception for certain ensemble music classes.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 36 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on December 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Standards of Quality; class size limits, exception for certain ensemble music classes. Primary sponsor: Josh Cole (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Education.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Standards of Quality; class size limits; exception for certain ensemble music classes. Exempts any ensemble music class offered in grade six from the provision limiting the size of any class offered in grades four through six to no larger than 35 students and, instead, permits any such ensemble music class to have up to 45 students.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Cole | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Stacey Annie Carroll | 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 striking from the docket (11-Y 0-N)
- Assigned HED sub: K-12 Subcommittee
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB36)
- Referred to Committee on Education
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103243D