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HB128Introduced in the House of Delegates

County Boards of Education - Therapy Dogs - Policy for Handling and Use in Schools

IntroducedHouse Ways and Means

Introduced by Joe Vogel, District 17

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Requiring a county board of education to allow, subject to certain requirements and policies, the use of therapy dogs in public schools in the county.

Where it stands

Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.

January 21, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

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Bill history

  1. Pre-filed

  2. First Reading Ways and Means

  3. Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.

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