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HB 359·VA·house

Private elementary or secondary school; use of public funds for tuition, standards.

Reported by CommitteeFiled Jan 12, 2026
Sponsor: Helmer
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Continued from last session

Jul 21, 2026

Summary

The bill requires any private elementary or secondary school that receives public tuition assistance to meet standards similar to public schools. Schools must have all students take state assessments, receive accountability ratings, and prohibit discrimination based on protected characteristics. It also imposes financial transparency, teacher licensing, curriculum alignment, and penalties for non‑compliance.

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