SB695Introduced in the Senate
School boards; employment of school resource officers, enhanced retirement benefits.
Introduced by Emily Brewer, District 17
What does this bill do?
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Official description
School boards; employment of school resource officers; Virginia Retirement System. Requires each school board to enter into a collaborative agreement with the local law-enforcement agency to employ at least one school resource officer in each public elementary and secondary school in the local school division. The bill requires localities to provide enhanced retirement benefits to school resource officers. The bill also allows a retired law-enforcement officer to work as a school resource officer after a break in service of at least six months without impacting his retirement benefits.
Where it stands
Passed by indefinitely in Finance and Appropriations (10-Y 4-N)
February 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Passed by indefinitely in Finance and Appropriations (10-Y 4-N) · February 3, 2026
10
Yes
4
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
15 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Obenshain | 2 | No |
| Todd Pillion | 6 | No |
| Creigh Deeds | 11 | Yes |
| Louise Lucas | 18 | Yes |
| Aaron Rouse | 22 | Yes |
| Mamie Locke | 23 | Yes |
| Richard Stuart | 25 | Absent |
| Ryan McDougle | 26 | No |
| Bryce Reeves | 28 | No |
| Jeremy McPike | 29 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103177D
Referred to Committee on Education and Health
Assigned Education sub: Public Education
Senate subcommittee offered
Rereferred from Education and Health to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB695)
Passed by indefinitely in Finance and Appropriations (10-Y 4-N)
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