# Virginia HB182: High school graduation requirements; history and social studies credits.

Virginia HB182, High school graduation requirements; history and social studies credits., is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by David A. Reid (Democratic); status signed, last action 2026-04-13 (Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0789)); PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-12).

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## Facts
- Bill: Virginia HB182
- State: Virginia
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: High school graduation requirements; history and social studies credits.
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-07
- Last action: 2026-04-13, Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0789)
- Sponsor: David A. Reid (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Touches household money: yes
- Roll calls: 9 (220 yes, 98 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 9

## Summary

High school graduation requirements; history and social studies credits; certain substitutions permitted. Requires the Board of Education, in establishing high school graduation requirements, to permit any student to substitute the African American History course or the Advanced Placement African American Studies course for the World History I course or the World Geography course for the purpose of satisfying the history and social studies credit requirements, provided that (i) such a course is available to the student and (ii) the student is required to complete and receive a passing score on an applicable local alternative assessment or an equivalent Board-approved assessment, in order to satisfy history and social studies credit requirements for graduation. The bill directs the Board of Education to amend its regulations in accordance with the provisions of the bill and to ensure that no student who makes such a substitution is required to earn a verified credit for the World History I or World Geography course in order to graduate. This bill is identical to SB 427.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Diplomas, transfers, and completion certificates: benefit, high. Local school boards must award diplomas to students who meet state and approved local requirements. Schools must help students who transfer from other public schools, nonpublic schools, or home instruction with placement, and Virtual Virginia can be used to finish required courses. Schools must mak…
- More diploma options for students with disabilities: benefit, high. Students with disabilities can earn a standard diploma by using IEP credit accommodations, like alternate courses, locally awarded verified credits, extra tests, adjusted cut scores, or work-based learning. If they meet IEP goals but not a named diploma, they receive an Applied Studies diploma. The…
- Faster credit through mastery and tests: benefit, medium. The state approves integrated classes that meet Standards of Learning (SOL) and count for graduation. If an elective includes the SOL for a required course and the student passes the SOL test, the student gets credit for that required course. Qualified students, with the superintendent’s recommenda…
- More paths to college or careers: benefit, medium. The Board creates several college and career pathways that include internships, externships, and chances to earn job credentials. Students must meet a senior-year readiness rule by taking AP, honors, IB, or dual enrollment; finishing high-quality work-based learning; or earning a Board-approved CTE…
- Parents get clear graduation updates: benefit, low. Parents of rising 11th and 12th graders must be told all graduation requirements and what their student still needs. If a student is under 20 on August 1 of the school year and fails to graduate, the school must tell the parent that the student has a right to free public education.
- Testing help for English learners: benefit, low. The state keeps a list of testing accommodations for English learners for every certification and exam tied to career or credentials. High school principals must tell each English learner about these accommodations before the student takes any required test.
- One required online course to graduate: cost, low. Students must complete one virtual course to graduate. The course may be noncredit-bearing.
- How retaken classes count in rank: mixed, low. Local school boards may set class-rank rules that consider when a student retakes a required class and whether a prior grade was expunged.
- More required courses and CPR training: mixed, low. Students must finish at least one fine or performing arts or CTE course, one U.S. and Virginia history course, and two sequential electives in a focus area. Students must also complete hands-on first aid, CPR, and AED training.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: David A. Reid (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-02-25 | House | Senate substitute agreed to by House | pass | 65 | 32 |   |
| 2026-02-23 | Senate | Passed Senate with substitute | pass | 22 | 16 |   |
| 2026-02-23 | Senate | Education and Health Substitute agreed to | pass | 0 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-20 | Senate | Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) | pass | 40 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-20 | Senate | Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) | pass | 0 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-19 | Senate | Reported from Education and Health with substitute | pass | 9 | 6 |   |
| 2026-02-03 | House | Read third time and passed House | pass | 63 | 34 |   |
| 2026-01-28 | House | Reported from Education with substitute | pass | 14 | 7 |   |
| 2026-01-27 | House | Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute | pass | 7 | 3 |   |

## Actions (37)

- 2026-04-13: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0789) (Governor)
- 2026-04-13: Approved by Governor-Chapter 789 (effective 7/1/2026) (Governor)
- 2026-03-10: Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026 (Governor)
- 2026-03-10: Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026 (House)
- 2026-03-02: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB182) (House)
- 2026-03-02: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB182ER) (House)
- 2026-03-02: Enrolled (House)
- 2026-03-02: Signed by President (Senate)
- 2026-03-02: Signed by Speaker (House)
- 2026-02-25: Senate substitute agreed to by House (65-Y 32-N 0-A) (House)
- 2026-02-23: Passed Senate with substitute (22-Y 16-N 0-A) (Senate)
- 2026-02-23: Education and Health Substitute agreed to (Senate)
- 2026-02-23: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Senate)
- 2026-02-23: Read third time (Senate)
- 2026-02-20: Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) (Senate)
- 2026-02-20: Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A) (Senate)
- 2026-02-20: Rules suspended (Senate)
- 2026-02-19: Committee substitute printed 26108217D-S1 (Senate)
- 2026-02-19: Senate committee offered (Senate)
- 2026-02-19: Senate committee offered (Senate)
- 2026-02-19: Reported from Education and Health with substitute (9-Y 6-N) (Senate)
- 2026-02-04: Referred to Committee on Education and Health (Senate)
- 2026-02-04: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (Senate)
- 2026-02-03: Read third time and passed House (63-Y 34-N 0-A) (House)
- 2026-02-02: Engrossed by House - committee substitute (House)
- 2026-02-02: committee substitute agreed to (House)
- 2026-02-02: Read second time (House)
- 2026-01-30: Read first time (House)
- 2026-01-29: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB182) (House)
- 2026-01-28: Committee substitute printed 26106201D-H1 (House)
- 2026-01-28: Reported from Education with substitute (14-Y 7-N) (House)
- 2026-01-27: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB182) (House)
- 2026-01-27: House subcommittee offered (House)
- 2026-01-27: Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 3-N) (House)
- 2026-01-23: Assigned HED sub: K-12 Subcommittee (House)
- 2026-01-07: Referred to Committee on Education (House)
- 2026-01-07: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104524D (House)

## Bill text

- Chaptered, 2026-04-13: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1223112.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1223111.PDF)
- Enrolled, 2026-03-02: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1181642.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1181641.PDF)
- Amendment, 2026-02-19: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1169724.HTML)
- Substitute, 2026-02-19: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1170638.HTML), [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1169967.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1169966.PDF), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1170637.PDF)
- Substitute, 2026-01-28: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1099033.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1099032.PDF)
- Substitute, 2026-01-27: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1097408.HTML), [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1097226.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1097407.PDF), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1097225.PDF)
- Introduced, 2026-01-07: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1082760.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1082759.PDF)

## Related bills

- HB5: Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties. (signed)
- SB199: Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties. (signed)
- HB95: Va. Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; landlord remedies, noncompliance with rental agreement. (signed)
- HB1393: Electric utilities; pilot program for energy assistance and weatherization for certain individuals. (signed)
- HB834: Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; fire or casualty damage, termination by landlord. (signed)
- HB675: Protection of employees; coercion or threat based on immigration status, civil penalty. (signed)

## Sources
- [Chaptered (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1223112.HTML)
- [Chaptered (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1223111.PDF)
- [Enrolled (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1181642.HTML)
- [Enrolled (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1181641.PDF)
- [Amendment (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1169724.HTML)
- [Substitute (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1170638.HTML)
- [Substitute (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1169967.HTML)
- [Substitute (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1169966.PDF)
- [Substitute (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1170637.PDF)
- [Substitute (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1099033.HTML)
- [Substitute (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1099032.PDF)
- [Substitute (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1097408.HTML)
- [Substitute (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1097226.HTML)
- [Substitute (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1097407.PDF)
- [Substitute (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1097225.PDF)
- [Introduced (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1082760.HTML)
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1082759.PDF)

## Related
- [HB5: Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB5-2026)
- [SB199: Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-SB199-2026)
- [HB95: Va. Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; landlord remedies, noncompliance with…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB95-2026)
- [HB1393: Electric utilities; pilot program for energy assistance and weatherization for…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB1393-2026)
- [HB834: Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; fire or casualty damage, terminat…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB834-2026)
- [HB675: Protection of employees; coercion or threat based on immigration status, civil…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB675-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB182-2026 (as of 2026-10-12).