SB 117

Virginia Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: enacted. Latest action: April 6, 2026.

Public school teachers; reemployment of teacher who has not received continuing contract status.

Bill ID VA-2026-SB-117
Session 2026
Status enacted
Committee Education; Education and Health
Senate enacted 2026-04-06
Education Labor / Employment
Summary

Public school teachers; terms of employment; reemployment of teacher who has received continuing contract status; written notice required. Requires written notice of noncontinuation of a continuing teacher contract to be given by the teacher by June 15 of each year; otherwise, the contract continues in effect for the ensuing year in conformity with local salary stipulations, including increments. Current law requires such written notice of noncontinuation of a continuing teacher contract to be given by either the teacher or the school board by June 15 of each year.

Sponsor
Pekarsky
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-05 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-06 Status enacted
2026-04-06 Latest Action Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0333)
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