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HB 1038 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Virginia Student Environmental Literacy Plan Grant Fund and Program; created and established.

Summary
Virginia Student Environmental Literacy Plan Grant Fund and Program established. Establishes the Virginia Student Environmental Literacy Plan Grant Fund and Program, to be administered by The Office of Environmental Education, in consultation with the Department of Education and any other stakeholder that it deems appropriate, for the purpose of awarding grants on a competitive basis to any school division that seeks assistance to develop a local student environmental literacy plan.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes grant fund for school divisions to develop environmental literacy curriculum, enhancing educational programs and aligning with K-12 curriculum development.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes grant fund to develop school environmental literacy plans, promoting education on environmental protection and conservation efforts.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Feb 18, 2026
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6
Key actions
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Committee
4
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Left in Committee Appropriations
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Committee
Assigned HAPP sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Appropriations
lower
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Betsy Carr
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