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SJ295 • 2026

Commending Matt Neale, J.D., 2026 Virginia Teacher of the Year.

Commending Matt Neale, J.D., 2026 Virginia Teacher of the Year.

Education
Enacted

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

Sponsor
Suetterlein
Last action
2026-03-25
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about the implementation beyond presenting a copy of the resolution to Matt Neale.

Honoring Matt Neale as Virginia's Teacher of the Year

This legislation honors Matt Neale for being named the 2026 Virginia Teacher of the Year.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends Matt Neale, J.D., for his selection as the 2026 Virginia Teacher of the Year.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Matt Neale, J.D., an educator at Hidden Valley High School in Roanoke County.

Terms To Know

Teacher of the Year
An award given to a teacher who shows excellence and dedication in their profession.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This resolution is an expression of appreciation and does not provide any financial or legal benefits.
  • The bill text does not specify how it will be implemented beyond the presentation of a copy to Matt Neale.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-25 Senate

    Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ295ER)

  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. 2026-03-11 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  6. 2026-03-09 Senate

    Presented 26109521D

  7. 2026-03-09 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

Official Summary Text

Commending Matt Neale, J.D., 2026 Virginia Teacher of the Year.

Current Bill Text

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Commending Matt Neale, J.D., 2026 Virginia Teacher of the Year.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 11, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, Matt Neale, J.D., an esteemed educator at Hidden Valley High School in Roanoke County, was named the 2026 Virginia Teacher of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Matt Neale is a passionate and dedicated educator with over two decades of service teaching English, theater, and journalism at Hidden Valley High School and Cave Spring High School; and
WHEREAS, Matt Neale serves as the faculty sponsor of the
Titan Times
, Hidden Valley's Theatre Club, and Spring Musical; and
WHEREAS, outside of the classroom, Matt Neale also serves the community as a volunteer for restorative justice mediation at the Bride Institute, provides pro bono state family law mediation, and serves on the coaching staff of multiple schools and community soccer teams; and
WHEREAS, throughout his tenure, Matt Neale has been instrumental in developing curriculum and extracurricular programs that challenge students to reach their full potential and prepare them for success in their future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Matt Neale, J.D., on his selection as the 2026 Virginia Teacher of the Year; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Matt Neale, J.D., as an expression of the General Assembly's appreciation of his exemplary service to the Commonwealth.