At the Virginia Statehouse: Quick Updates on a Quick Session

Because this is an odd year, as opposed to an even year, the Virginia General Assembly session will be short, lasting only 30 days. For this reason, the rush to get bills through each legislative chamber will be even more hectic than last year, and advocates for Public Education will be challenged to keep up with the calls to action before votes are made. 

The General Assembly convened in Richmond on January 8, 2025 and January 17th is the last day legislators may introduce bills and resolutions. At this time, bills are moving quickly through subcommittees and committees as legislators decide which bills should advance to floor votes. February 4th is Crossover, the last day for each chamber to act on its own legislation (except Budget Bills) before surviving bills crossover to the other Chamber for consideration. February 20th is the last day either chamber can act on any remaining bills and appoint conferees.

Links to Education Bills

Information on the:

• Education bills in the House of Delegates can be found at this link

• K-12 Public Education bills in the Senate can be found at this link.

• List and status of each of the six priority 4 Public Education bills for the 2025 session can be found at this link.

As calls-to-action are developed for priority education bills they will be shared on 4 Public Education’s webpage under the “act” tab”.