HR 264 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Commending the first Black students to integrate Caroline County Public Schools.

This bill honors the first Black students who integrated Caroline County Public Schools by formally commending their contributions to civil rights and education. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a symbolic recognition of historical achievement. The measure was passed by the House of Representatives through a voice vote and is intended to acknowledge the significance of these individuals in the state's educational history.

Issues: ✓ Education

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

House of Delegates Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 4, 2026 Last action Apr 20, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill transitioned from a draft House Resolution to its final enrolled version, primarily involving significant formatting adjustments, the addition of an enrolled bill identifier (HR264ER), and the inclusion of an agreement date. The substantive policy content, including the commendation of specific students and the historical context of the 1965-1966 integration in Caroline County, remains unchanged.

TECHNICAL

Added the enrolled bill identifier 'HR264ER' and the agreement date 'March 9, 2026' to finalize the document.

Replaced the original header information with a new layout containing multiple blank lines and centered formatting typical of enrolled bills.

Removed the original sponsor list ('Patrons - Cole, N.T. and Kent') and the initial introduction date line.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House of Delegates by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Apr 20, 2026

Lower · Passed

Bill text as passed House (HR264ER)

lower

Mar 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

Agreed to by House by voice vote

lower

Mar 4, 2026

Introduced

Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108611D

lower

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor