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SB 213

Division superintendents; employment and contractual matters, annual salary, limitation.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bill DeSteph

Virginia bill to limit school division superintendent employment contracts and annual salaries indefinitely postponed after committee review.

Passed by indefinitely in Education and Health (10-Y 5-N)
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Bill Summary · SB 213

Legislative bill overview

SB 213 proposes limitations on the employment contracts and annual salaries of school division superintendents in Virginia. The bill was prefiled in January 2026 and referred to the Education and Health Committee, where it was indefinitely postponed in early February after receiving a fiscal impact statement from the Department of Planning and Budget.

Why is this important

Superintendent compensation and contract terms directly affect school district budgets, recruitment of qualified education leaders, and local control over personnel decisions. Any statewide limitations could impact Virginia's ability to attract experienced administrators and influence how local school boards manage their operations and finances.

Potential points of contention

  • Local control vs. state mandate: School boards traditionally set superintendent salaries based on local needs and budgets; state-imposed limitations may reduce local autonomy in hiring and compensation decisions
  • Recruitment and retention: Salary caps could make Virginia superintendent positions less competitive compared to neighboring states, potentially limiting the pool of qualified candidates
  • Fiscal implications: The Department of Planning and Budget's fiscal impact statement suggests potential costs or budgetary consequences that influenced the committee's indefinite postponement decision

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

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