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HR426 • 2026

Commending Aldrin Elementary School.

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Education Technology
Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Keys-Gamarra
Last action
2026-03-13
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

While the bill implies recognition of Aldrin Elementary School's efforts in technology integration and digital literacy education, it does not explicitly state these as separate commendations beyond being a Common Sense School.

Praise for Aldrin Elementary School

This bill commends Aldrin Elementary School in Reston for being designated a Common Sense School and recognizes its dedication to technology-integrated learning.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends Aldrin Elementary School for being designated as a Common Sense School for the 2025-2026 school year by Common Sense Media.
  • Recognizes the school's commitment to integrating technology into teaching across all subjects, including STEAM, science, social studies, math, and language arts.
  • Acknowledges Aldrin Elementary School's efforts in promoting online safety and digital literacy through events like Digital Citizenship Week.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Aldrin Elementary School
  • Teachers and staff at Aldrin Elementary School
  • Students of Aldrin Elementary School

Terms To Know

Common Sense School
A school that has been recognized by Common Sense Media for its use of technology in teaching.
Digital Citizenship Week
An event at Aldrin Elementary School where students learn about online safety and digital literacy.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not provide any financial support or changes to policies.
  • It only expresses praise for the school's achievements.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-13 House

    Engrossed by House

  2. 2026-03-13 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  3. 2026-03-12 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26109662D

Official Summary Text

Commending Aldrin Elementary School.

Current Bill Text

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Commending Aldrin Elementary School.

WHEREAS, Aldrin Elementary School in Reston was designated as a Common Sense School for the 2025–2026 school year by Common Sense Media; and

WHEREAS, the designation, which the school has maintained since 2022, is a testament to Aldrin Elementary School's continued commitment to technology-integrated learning and its dedication to delivering engaging lessons across all subject areas, including STEAM, science, social studies, math, and language arts; and

WHEREAS, Aldrin Elementary School has worked to seamlessly blend technology into daily learning through its curriculum, providing essential digital resources to parents through Staying Safe Online and Schoology, and promoting online safety and celebrating digital literacy during the school's Digital Citizenship Week; and

WHEREAS, Aldrin Elementary School's achievement is a commendable distinction for the school's teachers, administrators, students, and parents and for Fairfax County Public Schools as a whole; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby commend Aldrin Elementary School for its designation as a Common Sense School for the 2025–2026 school year; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Shane Wolfe, principal of Aldrin Elementary School, as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the school's achievement.