HB541Introduced in the House of Delegates
Prospective school board employees and contractors; disqualification, conviction for certain crimes.
Introduced by Karen Hamilton, District 62
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Prospective school board employees and contractors; disqualification based on conviction for certain crimes. Prohibits any school board from employing or contracting for the services of any individual who has been convicted of any violent felony or crime of moral turpitude set forth in a certain statutory definition of barrier crime. Under current law, school boards are permitted to employ or contract for the services of any such individual if certain enumerated conditions are met.
Where it stands
Left in Education
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (10-Y 0-N) · February 3, 2026
10
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
10 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 |
| 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 |
| Anne Ferrell Tata | 99 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104066D
Referred to Committee on Education
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB541)
Assigned HED sub: K-12 Subcommittee
Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (10-Y 0-N)
Left in Education
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