GOP lawmakers passed legislation during this year’s 46-day session to help reform adoption procedures in Virginia.

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GOP lawmakers passed legislation during this year’s 46-day session to help reform adoption procedures in Virginia.
The GOP addressed teacher shortages, bolstered work-based career and technical education, promoted energy-efficient school infrastructure, mitigated risks associated with student-athletes playing sports with concussions, and allowed school boards to begin the school year earlier.
“I truly have been blessed to be able to serve my country, my state, and my city, and I pray that I leave the House of Delegates just a little better than I found it eight years ago,” said Delegate Gordon Helsel following his retirement.