Western Virginia Public Education Consortium; funding, duties.
Summary
Western Virginia Public Education Consortium; governance; funding; duties. Makes several changes relating to the Western Virginia Public Education Consortium, including (i) clarifying that the establishment and maintenance of the Consortium is subject to the appropriation of funds by the General Assembly and providing that if the Western Virginia Public Education Consortium is not funded by a separate appropriation in the general appropriation act for fiscal year 2027, it shall expire on January 1, 2027; (ii) adjusting the membership of the governing board of the Consortium to accurately reflect changes in House and Senatorial Districts and school division consolidation that occurred after the Consortium's initial establishment; and (iii) removing the requirement for the governing board of the Consortium to develop and maintain linkages with schools and school divisions in Northern Virginia to promote enhanced usage of educational technology.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Feb 18, 2026
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Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Left in Committee Appropriations
lower
Jan 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 0-N)
lower
Jan 20, 2026
Committee
Assigned HAPP sub: Elementary & Secondary Education
lower
Jan 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Appropriations
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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