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HB 2155

Private schools, certain; memoranda of understanding with local law enforcement permitted.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Betsy Carr

HB 2155 permits Virginia private schools to formalize partnerships with local law enforcement through memoranda of understanding for security and emergency response coordination.

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Bill Summary · HB 2155

Legislative bill overview

HB 2155 would permit private schools in Virginia to enter into memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with local law enforcement agencies. Currently, the bill appears to remove or clarify restrictions on such partnerships. The bill was prefiled in early January 2025 and referred to the Education Committee.

Why is this important

Private schools increasingly seek formalized relationships with law enforcement for security and emergency response coordination. This bill addresses whether private institutions can legally establish these partnerships, which affects school safety protocols, student interactions with police, and how emergency situations are managed at non-public schools.

Potential points of contention

  • School-police relationships and student outcomes: Questions about whether increased law enforcement presence in private schools improves safety or raises concerns about student arrest rates and criminalization of student conduct
  • Equity and access concerns: Private schools may establish different security arrangements than public schools, potentially creating disparate resources and experiences between student populations
  • Scope of authority: Unclear what enforcement powers or school access the MOUs would grant to law enforcement and whether adequate oversight mechanisms exist

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

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