Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 695: School Boards; employment of school resource officers, enhanced retirement benefits.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 695 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: School Boards; employment of school resource officers, enhanced retirement benefits. Primary sponsor: Emily Jordan (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): Passed by indefinitely in Finance and Appropriations (10-Y 4-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
School boards; employment of school resource officers; Virginia Retirement System. Requires each school board to enter into a collaborative agreement with the local law-enforcement agency to employ at least one school resource officer in each public elementary and secondary school in the local school division. The bill requires localities to provide enhanced retirement benefits to school resource officers. The bill also allows a retired law-enforcement officer to work as a school resource officer after a break in service of at least six months without impacting his retirement benefits.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Jordan | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Passed by indefinitely in Finance and Appropriations (10-Y 4-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB695)
- Rereferred from Education and Health to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
- Senate subcommittee offered
- Assigned Education sub: Public Education
- Referred to Committee on Education and Health
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103177D