HB534Introduced in the House of Delegates
Students who receive home instruction; teacher evaluation letter of student academic progress.
Introduced by Karen Hamilton, District 62
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Students who receive home instruction; evaluation letter of student academic progress; qualifications to submit. Permits an evaluation letter submitted as evidence of the academic progress of a student who receives home instruction to be submitted by a licensed teacher or a person with a bachelor's degree or higher in an academic discipline. Current law requires such an evaluation letter to be submitted by a licensed teacher or a person with a master's degree or higher in an academic discipline.
Where it stands
Left in Education
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 3-N) · February 10, 2026
7
Yes
3
No
1
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.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Gretchen Bulova | 11 | Yes |
| Sam Rasoul | 38 | Yes |
| Hillary Pugh Kent | 67 | No |
| Shelly Simonds | 70 | Yes |
| Jessica Anderson | 71 | Yes |
| Mike Cherry | 74 | No |
| Lindsey Dougherty | 75 | Absent |
| Rae Cousins | 79 | Yes |
| Destiny LeVere Bolling | 80 | Yes |
| Alex Askew | 95 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103303D
Referred to Committee on Education
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB534)
Assigned HED sub: K-12 Subcommittee
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 3-N)
Left in Education
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