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SJ 423

Commending Spring Hill Elementary School.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jennifer Boysko and 1 co-sponsor

Virginia General Assembly commends Spring Hill Elementary (Fairfax) for 2024 National Blue Ribbon status; ceremonial honor with no fiscal impact or new duties.

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ423ER)
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Bill Summary · SJ 423

SJ423ER Summary — Commending Spring Hill Elementary School

Purpose

SJ423ER is a joint resolution that formally commends Spring Hill Elementary School (Fairfax County Public Schools) for being named a National Blue Ribbon School in 2024. The measure expresses the General Assembly’s admiration and best wishes for the school’s continued success.

Key background and context

  • Spring Hill Elementary School was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education in 2024.
  • It was one of eight Virginia schools and 356 nationwide to receive the honor, which recognizes high performance and progress toward closing achievement gaps.
  • The school serves a diverse community with families from more than 52 birth countries and more than 43 languages spoken.
  • In 2023, Spring Hill earned the Department of Education’s Highest Achievement Award for Academic Excellence, reflecting sustained strong Standards of Learning (SOL) results.
  • The school emphasizes an inclusive, supportive environment that fosters academic growth as well as physical, social, and emotional well-being.

Provisions and effect

  • The resolution states that the General Assembly commends Spring Hill Elementary School for being named a National Blue Ribbon School in 2024.
  • It directs the Clerk of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Spring Hill Elementary School.
  • The resolution serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment—there are no legislative or fiscal changes required, nor any new duties or funding obligations for the Commonwealth.

Who is affected

  • Spring Hill Elementary School and its students, families, and staff.
  • Fairfax County Public Schools and, more broadly, the Commonwealth of Virginia, which recognizes and honors exemplary schools.

Procedural/timeline details

  • Introduced: February 17, 2025
  • Senate action: Engrossed February 19, 2025; agreed to by the Senate (voice vote) February 19, 2025
  • House action: Agreed to by the House of Delegates (voice vote) February 20, 2025
  • Enrolled: February 20–March 3, 2025 (SJ423ER reflects the enrolled version)

Sponsors

  • Primary: Senator Jennifer B. Boysko
  • Co-sponsor: Delegate Sullivan

Overall, SJ423ER is a ceremonial, non-fiscal resolution recognizing Spring Hill Elementary School’s achievement as a National Blue Ribbon School and celebrating its contributions to a diverse and high-achieving learning community.

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

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