HB290

False statements as to school division or attendance zone residency; penalty.

Complete·5/14/26

Virginia HB290 imposes a civil penalty for knowingly making false statements about a child's residency to avoid tuition or enroll in a different.

Virginia HB290 establishes a civil penalty for individuals who knowingly provide false statements about a child's residency to avoid tuition charges or enroll in a school outside their attendance zone. The penalty includes a fine not exceeding $250 and charges for the time the student was enrolled in the school division. This law aims to deter fraudulent residency claims and ensure fair enrollment practices in public schools.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

82 Yea

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14 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 26

8:30 AM

Senate Education and Health Hearing

Feb 19

7:00 PM

Senate Education and Health-Public Education Hearing

History

May 14

Approved by Governor-Chapter 1110 (effective 7/1/2026)

May 14

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP1110)

Apr 23

House

Passed by for the day