Public schools; mental health awareness training and instruction, requirements.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “An Act to amend and reenact § 22.1-298.6 of the Code of Virginia, relating to public schools; mental health awareness training and instruction; requirements.” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Public schools; mental health awareness training and instruction; requirements. Requires each teacher and other relevant personnel, as determined by the applicable school board, employed on a full-time basis to complete mental health awareness training that addresses the needs of youth populations that are at a high risk of experiencing mental health challenges and disorders in accordance with evidence-based best practices developed by the American Psychological Association. Current law requires
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced · Dec 23, 2025
Acts of Assembly Chapter 47 (latest official status)
Latest official status shown, exactly as the official record states it. The step by step history lives on the official page linked below.
The numbers
14
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Rozia A. Henson, Jr.Bonita G. AnthonyElizabeth B. Bennett-ParkerKatrina CallsenNadarius E. ClarkJoshua G. ColeDebra D. GardnerJackie H. GlassC.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr.Karen Keys-GamarraAlfonso H. LopezMarcia S. "Cia" PriceIrene ShinKathy K.L. Tran
Recorded votes
Passed Senate (21-Y 19-N 0-A)Senate · 2026-03-02 · P · Y 21, N 19
Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (37-Y 0-N 0-A)Senate · 2026-02-27 · P · Y 37, X 3
Reported from Education and Health (9-Y 6-N)Senate · 2026-02-26 · P · Y 9, N 6
Read third time and passed House (68-Y 31-N 0-A)House of Delegates · 2026-01-27 · P · Y 68, N 31, X 1
Reported from Education (16-Y 6-N)House of Delegates · 2026-01-21 · P · Y 16, N 6
Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 1-N)House of Delegates · 2026-01-20 · P · Y 9, N 1
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the Virginia legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Acts of Assembly Chapter 47.