States / Virginia / HB 1278

HB 1278 Enacted

School bd. policies; communication & language accessibility for limited English proficient parents.

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School boards; language access plan for limited English proficient parents. Requires each school board to develop, implement, and post in a publicly accessible location on its website a language access plan consisting of policies and procedures designed to ensure meaningful communication with and informational accessibility for limited English proficient (LEP) parents, as that term is defined in the bill. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027. This bill is identical to SB 685.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 14, 2026
Last action
Apr 13, 2026 — Approved by Governor-Chapter 764 (effective 7/1/2026)
Session
2026
Momentum
94 · Very high