VIRTUAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS House SponsorsRep. Linda Chapa LaVia 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die New Act Creates the Virtual Public Schools Act. Defines "virtual school" as an independent public school in which the school uses technology in order to deliver a significant portion of instruction to its students via the Internet in a virtual or remote setting. Requires the virtual school to be evaluated annually by its sponsor. Sets forth requirements for students of the virtual schools. Sets forth requirements and prohibitions for the virtual school. Provides that each virtual school teacher must be qualified to teach in this State under existing law. Provides that any student who meets State residency requirements may enroll in a virtual school. 2/20/2009HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia 2/20/2009HouseFirst Reading 2/20/2009HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/25/2009HouseAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education Committee 3/13/2009HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die