HB5643Introduced in the House of Delegates
Allowing an LEA or public charter school to enroll, or refuse to enroll, a student who is unlawfully present in the United States
IntroducedHouse Education
Introduced by Joe Funkhouser, District 98
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to permit public schools and public charter schools to refuse to enroll a student who is unlawfully present in the United States.
Where it stands
To House Education
February 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Education then Judiciary
Introduced in House
To House Education
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