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HB 189

Certain student assessment requirements; calculation of final course grade.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kelly Fowler

HB 189 changes Virginia's student grade calculation requirements by modifying which assessments count toward final course grades and their weighting.

Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB189)
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Bill Summary · HB 189

Legislative bill overview

HB 189 modifies how schools calculate final course grades by altering student assessment requirements in Virginia. The bill specifically changes regulations around which assessments must be included in grade calculations and how they are weighted. This affects academic records and potentially student GPAs, class rankings, and college admissions materials.

Why is this important

Final grade calculations directly impact student transcripts, college applications, and scholarship eligibility. Changes to assessment weighting can significantly affect which students qualify for advanced programs or receive honors designations. Schools across Virginia would need to implement new grading policies, potentially affecting thousands of students and requiring administrative adjustments.

Potential points of contention

  • Assessment equity concerns: Different weighting of certain assessments may disadvantage students who perform better on some assessment types (e.g., standardized tests vs. classwork)
  • Implementation burden: Schools must retrain staff and potentially recalculate historical grades, creating administrative and resource challenges
  • Stakeholder disagreement: Teachers, parents, and administrators may have competing interests—some favor homework/classwork inclusion while others prioritize standardized measures of mastery

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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