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HB 258

Virginia House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: enacted. Latest action: April 13, 2026.

Early childhood care and education; updates terminology.

Bill ID VA-2026-HB-258
Session 2026
Status enacted
Committee Education; Education and Health
House of Delegates enacted 2026-04-13
Education Family / Children
Summary

Early childhood care and education; terminology. Updates throughout the Code of Virginia the term 'family day home' to 'home-based child care' and the term 'family day system' to 'home-based child care system.'

Sponsor
Simonds
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-09 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-13 Status enacted
2026-04-13 Latest Action Approved by Governor-Chapter 917 (effective 7/1/2026)
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