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SJ230 • 2026

Commending Destiny Fauntleroy.

Commending Destiny Fauntleroy.

Education
Enacted

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

Sponsor
Roem
Last action
2026-03-14
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill does not specify any direct impact on students or families beyond recognizing the teacher's work.

Commending Destiny Fauntleroy

This bill commends Destiny Fauntleroy, a teacher at Sinclair Elementary School, for being named the Novice Teacher of the Year by Prince William County Public Schools.

What This Bill Does

  • Commemorates Destiny Fauntleroy's achievement as the Novice Teacher of the Year.
  • Recognizes her efforts in fostering a supportive learning environment.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Destiny Fauntleroy, the teacher being commended.

Terms To Know

Novice Teacher of the Year
An award given to a new teacher for excellent work in their first few years of teaching.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not provide any financial support or benefits.
  • It only expresses appreciation and recognition from the General Assembly.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-14 Senate

    Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ230ER)

  2. 2026-03-12 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  3. 2026-03-11 House

    Received

  4. 2026-03-11 House

    Laid on Speaker's table

  5. 2026-03-10 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  6. 2026-03-09 Senate

    Presented 26109364D

  7. 2026-03-09 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

Official Summary Text

Commending Destiny Fauntleroy.

Current Bill Text

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Commending Destiny Fauntleroy.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 10, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, Destiny Fauntleroy, an esteemed educator at Sinclair Elementary School in Prince William County, was named the Prince William County Public Schools Novice Teacher of the Year for grades pre-kindergarten through five for 2025; and
WHEREAS, Destiny Fauntleroy cultivates a learning environment at Sinclair Elementary School that nurtures her students' academic, social, and emotional well-being; and
WHEREAS, Destiny Fauntleroy places an emphasis on building strong and meaningful relationships with her students, families, and colleagues, creating a positive school culture in which everyone feels welcomed, trusted, and supported; and
WHEREAS, Destiny Fauntleroy inspires her students to recognize their potential and to pursue their dreams, empowering them to achieve success both in and out of the classroom; and
WHEREAS, with an unwavering commitment to the students and families she serves, Destiny Fauntleroy has made a profound and lasting impact on the Sinclair Elementary School community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Destiny Fauntleroy for being named the 2025 Prince William County Public Schools Novice Teacher of the Year for grades pre-kindergarten through five; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Destiny Fauntleroy as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for her contributions to education in Prince William County and the Commonwealth.