Gov. Abigail Spanberger said Monday her administration will not make any "immediate major changes" to the new school accountability system and more rigorous passing bars on state tests implemented under the previous administration.
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Del. Jackie Glass, D-Norfolk, left, takes a cellphone photo while Gov. Abigail Spanberger signs a ceremonial bill at Highland Springs High School on Monday afternoon. Spanberger said her administration will not make any "immediate major changes" to the new school accountability system and more rigorous passing bars on state tests implemented under the previous administration of Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger arrives for a ceremonial bill signing at Highland Springs High School on Monday. Spanberger signed five education bills Monday.
Photos: Spanberger signs education bills in Henrico
Gov. Abigail Spanberger speaks during a ceremonial bill signing event at Highland Springs High School in Richmond, Va., Monday, May 18, 2026.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger signs a ceremonial bill at Highland Springs High School in Richmond, Va., Monday, May 18, 2026.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger signs a ceremonial bill at Highland Springs High School in Richmond, Va., Monday, May 18, 2026.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger signs a ceremonial bill at Highland Springs High School in Richmond, Va., Monday in, May 18, 2026.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger speaks after signing a ceremonial bill at Highland Springs High School on Monday.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger speaks to members of the press during a ceremonial bill signing event at Highland Springs High School in Richmond, Va., Monday, May 18, 2026.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger, pictured at Highland Springs High School in Henrico County, proposed tougher penalties on people who illegally grow and sell marijuana. Lawmakers refused to accept her amendments, leading her to veto the legislation.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger signs a ceremonial bill at Highland Springs High School in Richmond, Va., Monday, May 18, 2026.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger speaks after signing a ceremonial bill at Highland Springs High School in Richmond, Va., Monday, May 18, 2026.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger speaks to members of the press during a ceremonial bill signing event at Highland Springs High School in Richmond, Va., Monday, May 18, 2026.
Del. Jackie Glass, D-Norfolk, left, takes a cellphone photo while Gov. Abigail Spanberger signs a ceremonial bill at Highland Springs High School on Monday afternoon. Spanberger said her administration will not make any "immediate major changes" to the new school accountability system and more rigorous passing bars on state tests implemented under the previous administration of Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger arrives for a ceremonial bill signing at Highland Springs High School on Monday. Spanberger signed five education bills Monday.

