CHAPTER 46
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 9.1-184 , 22.1-79.4 , and 23.1-805 of the Code of Virginia, relating to public elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education; threat assessment teams; training on emergency substantial risk orders and substantial risk orders.
[H 1071]
Approved April 2, 2026
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That §§ 9.1-184 , 22.1-79.4 , and 23.1-805 of the Code of Virginia are amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 9.1-184 . Virginia Center for School and Campus Safety created; duties.
A. From such funds as may be appropriated, the Virginia Center for School and Campus Safety (the Center) is hereby established within the Department. The Center shall:
1. Provide training for Virginia public school personnel in school safety, on evidence-based antibullying tactics based on the definition of bullying in § 22.1-276.01 , and in the effective identification of students who may be at risk for violent behavior and in need of special services or assistance;
2. Serve as a resource and referral center for Virginia school divisions by conducting research, sponsoring workshops, and providing information regarding current school safety concerns, such as conflict management and peer mediation, bullying as defined in § 22.1-276.01 , school facility design and technology, current state and federal statutory and regulatory school safety requirements, and legal and constitutional issues regarding school safety and individual rights;
3. Maintain and disseminate information to local school divisions on effective school safety initiatives in Virginia and across the nation;