Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 721
Parents of public school children; fundamental right to opt children out of certain ed. content.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Eric R. Zehr (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Parents of public school children; fundamental right to opt children out of certain educational content. Provides that parents of public school children have the fundamental right to opt their children out, without penalty, of any instruction, reading, discussion, presentation, including any audio-visual presentation, school assembly, or activity that includes any gender identity, sexual orientation, transgenderism, or drag show theme or content, and the school shall make reasonable accommodations during such opt-out period.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:24 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 House | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Feb 18, 2026 · House
Left in Education - Feb 10, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 3-N) - Feb 10, 2026 · House
House subcommittee offered - Feb 5, 2026 · House
Assigned HED sub: K-12 Subcommittee - Jan 19, 2026 · House
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB721) - Jan 13, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Education - Jan 13, 2026 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103884D