New first-time licensing requirements for applicants ages 18 to 20 take effect January 1, 2027, under House Bill 1224.
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October 12, 2026
Virginia Schools Earned State Accreditation RatingsNew Kent, King and Queen, and King William county schools received new accreditation status for the 2026-27 school year.
October 8, 2026
Fourteen Virginia Schools Exited Improvement StatusState performance results indicate that 99 percent of Virginia schools are now fully accredited.
October 7, 2026
Virginia Released 2026 School Performance FindingsThe framework evaluated over 1,800 schools across the Commonwealth based on the 2025-2026 school year.
October 5, 2026
Virginia School Divisions Reported Mixed Exam ResultsLocal school districts saw varying performance in math and reading on recent state assessments.
September 28, 2026
Virginia Board Updated High School Graduation RulesThe Virginia Board of Education recently revised diploma credit requirements and clarified training exemptions.
September 23, 2026
Grayson County Won Appeal to Remain in Class 1The Virginia High School League granted the school’s request to stay in its current athletic region for the coming cycle.
September 22, 2026
Jack Doherty Named to Media Honor RollThe Virginia School Boards Association recognized the journalist for his coverage of local school districts.
