Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 16: Through-year growth assessment system; alternatives during 2024-2028 school years permitted.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 16 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on November 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Through-year growth assessment system; alternatives during 2024-2028 school years permitted. Primary sponsor: David Suetterlein (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Incorporated by Education and Health (SB200-VanValkenburg) (14-Y 0-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Board of Education; through-year growth assessment system; alternatives during 2024-2028 school years permitted. Extends from the 2025-2026 school year to the 2027-2028 school year the period during which, pursuant to applicable law, the Board of Education is required to permit school boards to administer assessments as alternatives to the through-year growth assessment system established by the Board of Education. Under current law, the Board of Education is required to permit school boards to administer such assessments during the 2024-2025 through 2025-2026 school years.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Suetterlein | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
“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 and Health (SB200-VanValkenburg) (14-Y 0-N)
- Assigned Education sub: Public Education
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB16)
- Referred to Committee on Education and Health
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100672D