Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia SR2078: Commending the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center.
Status: Passed one chamber, July 1, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, July 1, 2026:
2026 SPECIAL SESSION I SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2078 Commending the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center. Agreed to by the Senate, June 29, 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 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; and WHEREAS, the …
Sponsors
- Creigh Deeds (D, 11) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed Senate (SR2078ER)
- : Agreed to by Senate by Block Vote (Voice Vote)
- : Laid on Clerk's Desk
- : Presented 26200331D
Common questions
- What is SR2078?
- SR2078 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Commending the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center.
- What is the status of SR2078?
- Passed one chamber as of July 1, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed Senate (SR2078ER) (July 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR2078?
- Creigh Deeds (D, 11).
- Where is the official record for SR2078?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/SR2078
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