Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HR358: Commending Jared A. Cotton, Ed.D.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 24, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 24, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 358 Commending Jared A. Cotton, Ed.D. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 10, 2026 WHEREAS, Jared A. Cotton, Ed.D., the superintendent of Chesapeake Public Schools, who has admirably led the district for the past eight years, will retire on July 1, 2026; and WHEREAS, Jared Cotton began his career in education in 1997 as an instructional technology specialist with Chesapeake Public Schools (CPS) and rose through the ranks to serve as an assistant principal, principal, and director of assessment and accountability; and WHEREAS, after serving as the associate superintendent of Virginia Beach City Public Schools and superintendent of Henry County Public Schools, Jared Cotton returned to CPS as superintendent in 2018; and WHEREAS, as superintendent of CPS, Jared Cotton works tirelessly to ensure the more than 40,000 students in the district's schools have the guidance, resources, and assistance they need to excel both in and out of the classroom; and WHEREAS, Jared Cotton has spearheaded a number of efforts to enhance CPS's ability to educate students and serve families, including the development of the district's new strategic plan, Empower 2025, and the implementation of the Leadership and Learning Framework, which improved instructional practices at all levels; and WHEREAS, Jared Cotton has embraced technology and innovation to create high-quality virtual learning opportunities for CPS …
Sponsors
- Karen Carnegie (D, 89) · primary sponsor
- C.E. Hayes (D, 91)
- Leftwich, James (R, 90)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR358ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26109123D
Common questions
- What is HR358?
- HR358 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending Jared A. Cotton, Ed.D.
- What is the status of HR358?
- Passed both chambers as of April 24, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR358ER) (April 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR358?
- Karen Carnegie (D, 89), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR358?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR358
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