School bd. policies; communication & language accessibility for limited English proficient parents.
It became law on Apr 13, 2026.
- Stage
- Became law
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- +2
- Latest action
- Apr 13, 2026
What it does
School boards; language access plan for limited English proficient parents. Requires each school board to develop, implement, and post in a publicly accessible location on its website a language access plan consisting of policies and procedures designed to ensure meaningful communication with and informational accessibility for limited English proficient (LEP) parents, as that term is defined in the bill. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027. This bill is identical to SB 685.
Where it stands
This bill passed and is now law.
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Where it goes next
It is law in Virginia. What happens now is up to the agency that carries it out, the courts, and the place itself.