HB 171

Virginia House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: enacted. Latest action: April 2, 2026.

Student instruction; Internet safety, policy to include key modern digital safety topics.

Bill ID VA-2026-HB-171
Session 2026
Status enacted
Committee Education; Education and Health
House of Delegates enacted 2026-04-02
Artificial Intelligence Education Social Media / Online Safety
Summary

Student instruction; internet safety; certain topics. Requires the internet safety component that is integrated into each school division's instructional program as required by its acceptable internet use policy to include instruction on key modern digital safety topics, including online scams, misinformation, and content generated by artificial intelligence.

Sponsor
Askew
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-06 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-02 Status enacted
2026-04-02 Latest Action Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0048)
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