(HB2237)

GOVERNOR'S VETO

Pursuant to Article V, Section 6 of the Constitution of Virginia, I veto House Bill 2237, which prevents a local school board from placing an employee on unpaid leave unless they are accused or convicted of a crime.

Ensuring Virginia’s students are safe while at school is of the utmost importance. Local school boards enact policies to govern the conduct of their employees, ensuring that students are safe and that their educational needs are met.

Decisions related to placing an employee on leave, whether with or without pay, should reside with the employer, who better knows the needs of the school and the local procedures in place.

Accordingly, I veto this bill.