Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact; enters the Commonwealth into Compact.
Summary
Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact. Enters the Commonwealth into the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact, the purpose of which is to facilitate the mobility of teachers across the member states, with the goal of supporting teachers through a new pathway to licensure. The Compact is presently in effect, as it has reached the enactment threshold of 10 state members.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Jan 8, 2026
Signed Apr 6, 2026
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What changed between versions
Enrolled
→
Chaptered
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3 edits
MINOR
The bill text was converted from a draft 'Enrolled' version to the final 'Chaptered' version, adding the official chapter number (97) and the specific approval date (April 6, 2026). The substantive policy language regarding the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact remains unchanged.
Scope change
No change to the scope or applicability of the Compact; the text of the law itself is identical.
TIMELINE
Added the official approval date of April 6, 2026, and the final chapter number (97) to the header.
TECHNICAL
Removed the generic 'Enrolled' session header and replaced it with the specific chapter details.
Adjusted line breaks and spacing to match the final printed format of the Virginia Acts of Assembly.
Floor votes · Senate Mar 6, 2026 · House of Delegates Feb 17, 2026
How they voted
38–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 39
Mar 6, 2026
D
Democratic20
100% Yea
R
Republican19
94% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
27
Key actions
10
Committee
7
Apr 6, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 97 (effective 7/1/2026)
executive
Mar 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by President
upper
Mar 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by Speaker
lower
Mar 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB253ER)
lower
Mar 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
upper
Mar 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from Education and Health (15-Y 0-N)
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Committee
Assigned Education sub: Public Education
upper
Feb 18, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Education and Health
upper
Feb 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read third time and passed House Block Vote (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported from Education (21-Y 0-N)
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Assigned HED sub: K-12 Subcommittee
lower
Jan 8, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Education
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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