Study; JLARC; creation of Secretariat of Rural Affairs; report. Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study the need for and feasibility of creating a Secretariat of Rural Affairs in the Commonwealth.
Maddy summaryThis House Resolution formally commends Kristen Harris, a third-grade teacher at Meadowview Elementary School in Washington County, for saving a student's life by performing the Heimlich maneuver when the child choked. The document recognizes her extraordinary composure and quick action during the emergency as an inspiration to the community and a reflection of the care educators provide. As a procedural measure, the resolution directs the House Clerk to prepare and present a copy of the document to Ms. Harris as an official expression of appreciation from the House of Delegates.
Maddy summaryThis House Resolution formally commends the Birthplace of Country Music Museum in Bristol on the occasion of its 10th anniversary. The measure recognizes the museum's role in preserving the history of the 1927 Bristol Sessions and highlights its extensive educational programs and artifact collections. As a non-binding expression of appreciation, the resolution directs the Clerk to present a copy of the document to the museum's representatives.
Maddy summaryThis House Resolution formally commends the Virginia Highlands Festival on its 75th anniversary, recognizing its long-standing role in celebrating the arts, history, and culture of Southwest Virginia. The resolution highlights the festival's contributions to the local community, noting its reliance on over 100 volunteers and various regional partnerships to host more than 200 events annually. As a procedural measure, the document directs the House Clerk to prepare a copy of the resolution to present to the festival organizers as an expression of appreciation from the House of Delegates.
Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution honors the memory of Darrell Lynn Stoots, a local businessman and community member who passed away in June 2024. The document formally acknowledges his contributions to the Lebanon area through his work at a sign shop, his involvement in drag racing, and his active participation in his church and family life. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution to present to Stoots' family as a gesture of respect from the House of Delegates.
Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution honors the memory of Sandra Jane Ratliff, a prominent business and economic development advocate from Southwest Virginia who passed away in June 2024. The document formally acknowledges her significant contributions to local entrepreneurship, including her leadership roles in various business incubators and her work supporting small businesses and supplier diversity. As a commemorative measure, the House of Delegates has agreed to present a copy of this resolution to Ratliff's family as an expression of respect for her legacy and service to the community.
Maddy summaryThis bill formally commends Dustin Forrester, a custodian at Glade Spring Middle School in Washington County, for saving a student's life by performing the Heimlich maneuver. The resolution recognizes his quick thinking and calm demeanor while he was choking a student in the school cafeteria. It directs the Clerk of the House of Delegates to present a copy of the resolution to Forrester as an official expression of appreciation for his heroic actions.
Maddy summaryThis House resolution honors the memory of William Douglas Blevins, a former NFL position coach who overcame cerebral palsy to become a respected expert in kicking and punting. The bill formally acknowledges his life achievements, including his historic role as the first disabled coach in the NFL and his mentorship of numerous professional players. It directs the Clerk of the House of Delegates to prepare a copy of the resolution to present to Blevins' family as an expression of respect. This measure does not create new laws or funding but serves as a commemorative tribute to his legacy.
Phase I Utility; recovery of development costs associated with small modular nuclear facility. Permits American Electric Power, prior to the filing of an application for a certificate to construct a small modular nuclear facility, to request the State Corporation Commission to review such utility's decision to incur project development costs, as defined in the bill. The bill has an expiration date of July 1, 2034.
Standards of Learning assessments; expedited retakes; eligibility. Directs the Board of Education to revise its regulations relating to student eligibility for an expedited retake of any Standards of Learning assessment, with the exception of the writing Standards of Learning assessments, to (i) provide that any student in grades three through 12 who scores in the 375 to 399 range, or an equivalent range on an alternative scoring scale, on a Standards of Learning assessment shall be eligible to retake such assessment on an expedited basis at least once prior to the next scheduled assessment administration and (ii) establish guidelines for and require each eligible student to complete prior to retaking any such assessment on an expedited basis a comprehensive remediation program based on such student's particular educational needs as identified by such student's assessment results. The bill requires the Board to implement such revised regulations by January 1, 2025. The bill clarifies that the provisions of the bill shall not be construed to affect any of the Board's regulations or policies relating to student eligibility for an expedited retake of any Standards of Learning assessment prior to January 1, 2025.
