Legislation · Virginia · 2026 Regular Session
HB 1278: School bd. policies; communication & language accessibility for limited English proficient parents.
Summary
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.
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Apr 13, 2026
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