HB 582: Public high schools; each school board to employ at least one career coach.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Public high schools; personnel; career coach required. Requires each school board to employ at least one career coach in each public high school in the local school division whose duties are required to include assisting students with securing internships, externships, and credentialing opportunities as required by the Profile of a Virginia Graduate, providing students with information on apprenticeship programs, and connecting students to career opportunities. The bill provides that each such individual shall be employed in addition to and not as a replacement for the required school counselor positions, specialized student support positions, or support services positions.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. November 18, 2024Left in Appropriations
2. February 7, 2024Continued to 2025 in Appropriations (Voice Vote)
3. February 5, 2024Subcommittee recommends continuing to 2025 (Voice Vote)
4. January 31, 2024Assigned App. sub: Elementary & Secondary Education
5. January 31, 2024Referred to Committee on Appropriations
6. January 31, 2024Reported from Education with amendment(s) (18-Y 4-N)
7. January 30, 2024Subcommittee recommends referring to Committee on Appropriations
8. January 30, 2024Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendments (9-Y 0-N)
9. January 25, 2024Impact statement from DPB (HB582)
10. January 19, 2024Assigned Education sub: K-12 Subcommittee
11. January 9, 2024Referred to Committee on Education
12. January 9, 2024Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24102651D