Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1437: Standards of Quality; class size limits, exception for ensemble music classes.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1437 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Standards of Quality; class size limits, exception for ensemble music classes. Primary sponsor: Tara Durant (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 22, 2025): Failed to pass.
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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): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tara Durant | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Failed to pass
- No further action taken
- Passed by for the day
- Read second time
- Reported from Education (22-Y 0-N)
- Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 1-N)
- Assigned Educ sub: K-12 Subcommittee
- Referred to Committee on Education
- Read first time
- Placed on Calendar
- Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
- Constitutional reading dispensed (on 3rd reading) (39-Y 0-N)
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