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Education tops priorities during 2026 Virginia General Assembly

Virginia lawmakers opened the session amid a $1.2 billion two-year funding need to operate state schools.
Hashmi says funding should go to students with the highest needs, including English learners and those from lower-income backgrounds.
The School Construction and Modernization Fund enables localities to invest in projects with state matching funds.
Delegate Israel O’Quinn proposed a bill to let counties finance projects via state borrowing at low interest rates.
Bristol Public Schools used the fund to build the Virginia Intermediate School in 2024.
Officials say upgraded facilities and technology improve the student experience.
Lawmakers advanced four constitutional amendments as Democrats hold majorities.
The session also featured debate over expanding funding formulas for local districts.
Lawmakers highlighted the impact of school construction funding on regions like Southwest Virginia.
The article notes bipartisan attention to education during the legislative session.

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