The parent pointed out that Fairfax County Public Schools issues devices to students, including one-to-one devices even for kindergarteners. These devices allow unrestricted photo sharing and video access, leading to exposure to inappropriate content such as pornography, referred to as 'occasional blips.' Despite these...
House Bill 702, passed by the Democrat-controlled House of Delegates, seeks to explicitly permit law enforcement agencies at the local level to organize events where citizens can voluntarily turn in firearms in exchange for cash payments. Proponents, led by Democrats, argue this empowers communities...
A significant legislative effort to protect Virginia's children from what proponents view as harmful interventions took a setback this week when House Bill 158 was left in the Courts of Justice Committee.
The Virginia General Assembly has taken significant steps to recognize the demanding nature of the International Baccalaureate diploma program by incorporating provisions from House Bill 132 into House Bill 595, now awaiting the Governor's action.
Prefiled on January 2, 2026, and offered on January 14, the legislation aims to extend critical workers' compensation presumptions for certain cancers to sheriffs and their deputy sheriffs, recognizing the occupational hazards these public servants face daily.
This landmark legislation, titled 'Newborn screening; evaluation of disorders for inclusion, process for considering other disorders,' establishes a clear and accountable process for the Department of Health to evaluate and potentially add new disorders to Virginia's newborn screening program.
As the 2026 Virginia General Assembly session progresses, House Bill 428 stands as a beacon of promise for students with disabilities navigating the challenges of high school graduation. The legislation seeks to establish an alternative pathway to the standard diploma, addressing a critical gap in the current system that often leaves capable students shortchanged due to rigid assessment requirements.
In a procedural move that keeps momentum alive for rural Virginians embracing self-sufficient lifestyles, House Bill 314 has been continued to the 2027 legislative session by the House General Laws Committee.
