Please pass this important bill

I am submitting this testimony on behalf of the League of Women Voters of Virginia, a nonpartisan organization dedicated to promoting informed civic participation and equitable public policy. I am also a parent of a child enrolled in Richmond Public Schools. The League of Women Voters of Virginia has long supported policies that promote equity, accountability, and adequacy in public education funding. HB 92 advances these principles by strengthening the Standards of Quality through the establishment of an At-Risk Program and by providing targeted, flexible funding to better support students with additional educational needs, including students who are educationally at risk, students with disabilities, and English language learners. By recognizing that different student populations require different levels of support, HB 92 takes a data-informed approach to addressing disparities that exist across school divisions. The bill’s emphasis on transparency and reporting further aligns with the League’s commitment to responsible stewardship of public funds and to ensuring that state investments are used effectively to improve all student outcomes. As a parent in Richmond, I see the real-world impact of uneven resources on students and educators. Policies that more accurately reflect student needs help strengthen schools, support teachers, and benefit entire communities. For these reasons, the League of Women Voters of Virginia respectfully urges the Committee to support HB 92 and report it favorably.