HB36Introduced in the House of Delegates
Standards of Quality; class size limits, exception for certain ensemble music classes.
Introduced by Joshua Cole, District 28
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Standards of Quality; class size limits; exception for certain ensemble music classes. Exempts any ensemble music class offered in grade six from the provision limiting the size of any class offered in grades four through six to no larger than 35 students and, instead, permits any such ensemble music class to have up to 45 students.
Where it stands
Left in Education
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (11-Y 0-N) · January 20, 2026
11
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gretchen Bulova | 11 | Yes |
| Sam Rasoul | 38 | Yes |
| Hillary Pugh Kent | 67 | Yes |
| Shelly Simonds | 70 | Yes |
| Jessica Anderson | 71 | Yes |
| Mike Cherry | 74 | Yes |
| Lindsey Dougherty | 75 | Yes |
| Rae Cousins | 79 | Yes |
| Destiny LeVere Bolling | 80 | Yes |
| Alex Askew | 95 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103243D
Referred to Committee on Education
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB36)
Assigned HED sub: K-12 Subcommittee
Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (11-Y 0-N)
Left in Education
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