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HR431 • 2026

Commending South Lakes High School.

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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

The official source material does not provide details on specific actions taken by the school beyond those mentioned in the resolution.

Praising South Lakes High School

This bill commends South Lakes High School in Reston, Virginia, for receiving the Purple Star Designation.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends South Lakes High School on receiving the Purple Star Designation from the Virginia Department of Education and the Virginia Council on the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.

Who It Names or Affects

  • South Lakes High School in Reston, Virginia

Terms To Know

Purple Star Designation
An award given to schools that show great support for military students and their families.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not provide any financial assistance or create new laws, it only commends South Lakes High School.
  • It is unclear what specific actions the school took beyond those mentioned in the resolution.

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 26109657D

Official Summary Text

Commending South Lakes High School.

Current Bill Text

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Commending South Lakes High School.

WHEREAS, South Lakes High School in Reston was awarded the Purple Star Designation for the 2025–2026 school year for its outstanding support of military students and families; and

WHEREAS, Purple Star Schools are recognized by the Virginia Department of Education and the Virginia Council on the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children for their dedication to helping military-connected students and their families; and

WHEREAS, South Lakes High School's student ambassadors played a key role in earning the designation by helping new military-connected students feel welcome and supported; their efforts ensure that every student feels they belong and can thrive both socially and academically; and

WHEREAS, the combined efforts of administrators, teachers, students, and the entire South Lakes High School community have created a welcoming learning environment that is conducive to student success; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That South Lakes High School hereby be commended on receiving the Purple Star Designation 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 Carlos Seward, principal of South Lakes High School, as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the school's achievement.