Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia HR2188: Commending the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center.
Status: Passed one chamber, June 30, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, June 30, 2026:
2026 SPECIAL SESSION I HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2188 Commending the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026 WHEREAS, in 2026, the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center celebrated the 100th anniversary of the historic Jefferson School, a high school constructed during the segregation era, which became a cornerstone of local life for the Black community in Charlottesville; and WHEREAS, the Jefferson School traces its roots as far back as 1875, when residents of Charlottesville began advocating for a new high school for Black students; their long campaign culminated in the establishment of the Jefferson School in 1926; and WHEREAS, over the course of the Jefferson School's history, generations of Black students passed through its doors, and the school building became not only an important community gathering place, but a symbol of hope and self-determination; and WHEREAS, after the opening of Burley High School in 1951, the Jefferson School began serving as an elementary school, then subsequently became an integrated middle school and junior high school; and WHEREAS, the Jefferson School was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006, and the building currently houses several community-focused organizations, including the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, which recognizes the leadership and achievements of Black residents of Charlottesville and Albemarle County; …
Sponsors
- Katrina Callsen (D, 54) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR2188ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26200318D
Common questions
- What is HR2188?
- HR2188 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Commending the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center.
- What is the status of HR2188?
- Passed one chamber as of June 30, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR2188ER) (June 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2188?
- Katrina Callsen (D, 54).
- Where is the official record for HR2188?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/HR2188
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