SB899Introduced in the Senate
Permitting certain teachers to be certified to work as school principals
Introduced by Darren Thorne, District 15
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to permit teachers with 15 years of experience at the elementary, high school, or middle school level to be certified to be principals at the levels they have taught in for the minimum of 15 years.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - Senate Journal
March 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Passed House (Roll No. 602) · March 14, 2026
88
Yes
5
No
6
Absent or Not Voting
99 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pat McGeehan | 1 | Yes |
| Mark Zatezalo | 2 | Yes |
| Jimmy Willis | 3 | Yes |
| Bill Flanigan | 4 | Yes |
| Shawn Fluharty | 5 | Yes |
| Jeffrey Stephens | 6 | Yes |
| Charles Sheedy | 7 | Yes |
| Bill Bell | 8 | No |
| Betsy Kelly | 9 | No |
| William Anderson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Education
Introduced in Senate
To Education
Committee substitute reported
On 1st reading
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading
Read 3rd time
Passed Senate (Roll No. 189)
Ordered to House
House received Senate message
Introduced in House
To Education
To House Education
Markup Discussion
Do pass
Immediate consideration
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Postponed on 2nd reading, Special Calendar, until 3/12/2026
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
Read 3rd time
Passed House (Roll No. 602)
Communicated to Senate
Completed legislative action
House Message received
To Governor 3/18/2026
To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal
Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - House Journal
Approved by Governor 3/27/2026
Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - Senate Journal
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