Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 824: School board employee grievance procedure; timing of dispute resolution.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 824 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: School board employee grievance procedure; timing of dispute resolution. Primary sponsor: Lamont Bagby (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0068).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
School board employee grievance procedure; timing of dispute resolution. Requires the grievance procedure for certain school board employees to afford a timely and fair method of the resolution of disputes arising between the school board and such employees before dismissal or other disciplinary actions, excluding suspensions. Current law requires such procedure to afford a timely and fair method of the resolution of disputes arising between the school board and such employees regarding dismissal or other disciplinary actions, excluding suspensions, but is silent on the timing of such dispute resolution. This bill is identical to HB 116.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamont Bagby | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Kannan Srinivasan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0068)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 68 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 68 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB824)
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB824ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed House (94-Y 5-N 0-A)
- Read third time
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