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Below you can read about all the bills that Senator Stanley has filed for consideration during the 2024 Legislative Session.
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This bill would create a new program in Virginia called the STEM+C Competition Team Grant Program and Fund. The program would provide grants to public schools in Virginia with at least 60% of students on free or reduced lunch to help them establish or support extracurricular STEM+C (science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and computing) competition teams.
The grants would be up to $10,000 per school year and would be awarded based on the order in which completed applications are received. Any leftover money in the fund at the end of the year would roll over to the next year, so the program could continue to support STEM+C education in Virginia schools.
Overall, this bill is intended to encourage more students to get involved in STEM+C activities by providing funding for extracurricular teams and competitions. This could help to address the shortage of STEM workers in the United States and give Virginia students a competitive edge in the future.
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This bill proposes two changes for motorsports facilities in Virginia:
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This bill proposes to allow people to drink alcohol in designated areas of campgrounds on private property, as long as most campers use recreational vehicles like travel trailers or motor homes. Currently, drinking in public places is generally prohibited in Virginia, but this bill would create an exception for these specific campground areas. This change would give campers more freedom to enjoy alcohol while staying in their RVs or similar vehicles.
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This bill proposes a program to encourage schools to teach skilled trades, like welding or plumbing, that lead to industry-recognized certifications. It would do this by giving grants to schools that either:
Schools that get grants can use the money for things like equipment, creating lesson plans, or training teachers. The bill also wants to track how well these programs work by following students who participate. This will help us see if the programs are effective in getting students into good jobs.
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This bill gives individual school boards the power to decide whether cell phones and other handheld devices (think tablets, game consoles, etc.) will be allowed during regular school hours. In other words, each school gets to choose if these devices are completely banned, partially restricted (allowed in specific situations), or left totally open for students to use at their own discretion. Essentially, the bill puts the decision in the hands of local school officials, who can tailor the policy to their specific needs and communities.
It’s important to note that this bill doesn’t mandate a specific policy for all schools, it simply gives individual boards the authority to make their own rules. This means the approach to cell phones and other devices could vary greatly from school to school, so it’s best to check with your local board for their specific policy.
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A new program and fund is starting in Virginia to help control pet populations and animal shelter overcrowding. This will pay vets for spaying and neutering cats and dogs, especially for people who can’t afford it or for stray animals. Money comes from a $50 per ton fee on pet food sold in Virginia, but pet food won’t have to pay the regular litter tax anymore. This should help reduce unwanted litters and give more animals a chance to find loving homes.
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This law lets towns and cities create online lists of people convicted of serious animal cruelty crimes. The list could show names and other details. After 15 years with no new animal cruelty felonies, someone on the list could ask to be removed. Creating and maintaining the lists would be up to each town or city to pay for.
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Tow truck drivers can’t hustle for business at accident scenes. If a car breaks down or gets wrecked on the road and needs a tow, tow truck drivers can’t try to get the job at the scene. This includes sending someone else to do the asking for them. Doing so is illegal and they could be fined.
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Provides that if a police officer or a member of any sheriff’s department fails to adequately advise a person of his rights to refuse a preliminary breath test, any preliminary breath test sample shall not be admissible for the purpose of determining probable cause.
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This law sets up a pilot program to help parents of autistic children in public schools learn how to become “registered behavior technicians” (RBTs). These parents could then volunteer in their child’s classroom, assisting the child under the guidance of a qualified professional. The program provides resources and support for parents to get their RBT credentials and helps schools create volunteer positions for them. Funding can come from existing education resources. The program runs for three years, with annual reports to track its progress. This aims to give autistic children extra support in both school and at home.
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