HB138Introduced in the House of Delegates
Public high schools; career coach required.
Introduced by Shelly Simonds, District 70
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Public high schools; personnel; career coach required. Requires each school board to employ at least one career coach in each public high school in the local school division whose duties shall include assisting students with securing internships, externships, and credentialing opportunities as required by the Profile of a Virginia Graduate, providing students with information on apprenticeship programs, and connecting students to career opportunities. The bill provides that each such individual shall work under the direction of school counselors to assist with direct counseling, as such term is defined in relevant law, relating to college and career readiness. The bill also provides that each such individual shall be employed in addition to and not as a replacement for the required school counselor positions, specialized student support positions, or support services positions.
Where it stands
Left in Committee Appropriations
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 0-N) · January 30, 2026
6
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
7 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Charniele Herring | 4 | Yes |
| Briana Sewell | 25 | Yes |
| Bill Wiley | 32 | Yes |
| Ellen McLaughlin | 36 | Yes |
| Shelly Simonds | 70 | Yes |
| Delores McQuinn | 81 | Absent |
| Marcia Price | 85 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100528D
Referred to Committee on Education
Assigned HED sub: K-12 Subcommittee
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB138)
Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (7-Y 3-N)
Reported from Education and referred to Appropriations (14-Y 7-N)
Assigned HAPP sub: Elementary & Secondary Education
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 0-N)
Left in Committee Appropriations
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