Gov. Spanberger signs bills to strengthen Virginia schools

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger recently signed several bipartisan bills to help strengthen success and safety within Virginia schools.

In an April 7 release, Spanberger's office said the new legislation will provide support for high school career and technical education programs, while making it easier to apply for financial aid and creating more pathways for parents to participate in course selection.

This comes months after an executive order from Spanberger on her first day in office, which was put forth to strengthen K-12 schools as well as institutions of higher learning.

“The strength of public schools is personal for me — both as someone who grew up in Virginia public schools and as a parent of three school-aged daughters,” said Governor Abigail Spanberger. “Parents deserve to know that their students are receiving an education that allows them to reach their full potential.”

For more information and to see the full list of bills Spanberger signed into law, click here.