Virginia House Bill 171
Session 2026
Student instruction; internet safety, policy to include key modern digital safety topics.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 6, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
171
State
Virginia
Session
2026
checkPassed on January 20, 2026
Motion Text
Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 1-N)
House Roll Call Votes
Gretchen M Bulova
Yes
Jessica L. Anderson
Yes
Lindsey Dougherty
Yes
Yes
Summary
A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-70.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to student instruction; internet safety; certain topics.
Student instruction; internet safety; certain topics. Requires the internet safety component that is integrated into each school division's instructional program as required by its acceptable internet use policy to include instruction on key modern digital safety topics, including online scams, misinformation, and content generated by artificial intelligence.
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01/20/2026
House
Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 1-N)
01/19/2026
House
Assigned HED sub: K-12 Subcommittee
01/06/2026
House
Referred to Committee on Education
01/06/2026
House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103769D
Sources
VA Legislature
Open States
Record Created
Jan 20, 2026 9:27:48 PM
Record Updated
Jan 20, 2026 9:27:48 PM