Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 785: Teacher licensure; three-year license to teach career and technical education, etc.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 785 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Teacher licensure; three-year license to teach career and technical education, etc. Primary sponsor: Terry Austin (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): Incorporated by Education (HB332-Rasoul) (Voice Vote).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Teacher licensure; three-year license to teach career and technical education or dual enrollment courses at public high schools. Requires the Board of Education to provide for the issuance of a three-year license to teach solely career and technical education courses or dual enrollment courses at public high schools in the Commonwealth to any individual who (i) is employed as an instructor by an institution of higher education that is accredited by a nationally recognized regional accreditation body, (ii) is teaching in the specific career and technical education or dual enrollment subject area at such institution in which the individual seeks to teach at a public high school, and (iii) complies with the requirements set forth in relevant law to complete study in child abuse recognition and intervention and certification or training in emergency first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and the use of automated external defibrillators. The bill requires the Board to require any such instructor to maintain continuous employment in such position at the institution of higher education as a condition of continued licensure.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Austin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Will Davis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Incorporated by Education (HB332-Rasoul) (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)
- Assigned HED sub: K-12 Subcommittee
- Referred to Committee on Education
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101351D