Subcommittee sends Community Builders pilot bill forward after 4-2 vote
January 31, 2026 | 2026 Legislature VA, Virginia
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Mr. Robbins presented House Bill 11-53, sponsored by Delegate Rizzo, to make the Community Builders pilot program permanent and to establish Roanoke City Schools as the statewide demonstration model other school divisions could study and replicate. "This makes the community builders pilot program a permanent program," Mr. Robbins said, describing its operation in Roanoke City and Petersburg schools.
Supporters argued the program serves as a demonstration model; opponents or abstentions were reflected in the recorded vote. The subcommittee voted to report HB 11-53 by a vote of 4 to 2.
Next steps: HB 11-53 was reported to the next stage of the legislative process for further consideration.
Supporters argued the program serves as a demonstration model; opponents or abstentions were reflected in the recorded vote. The subcommittee voted to report HB 11-53 by a vote of 4 to 2.
Next steps: HB 11-53 was reported to the next stage of the legislative process for further consideration.
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