New Virginia laws target school construction and classroom cellphone use

By: Markus Schmidt

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: April 7, 2026

Words: 807

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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Framing education as a cornerstone of her administration, Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Tuesday signed a sweeping package of legislation aimed at strengthening K-12 schools, expanding career pathways and reducing classroom distractions across Virginia.

The measures, many of which passed the legislature with bipartisan or unanimous support, span much of the public education system — from school construction and academic standards to student safety, mental health and family engagement.

Two priorities stand out in the package, …

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