Lawmakers pass bills that would allow schools to use virtual learning for snow days Virginia lawmakers insisted there will still be snow days for public school students, though the General Assembly recently passed legislation allowing unscheduled remote learning during inclement weather. By: Capital News Service and last updated 2021-03-05 18:38:43-05 RICHMOND, Va. -- Virginia lawmakers insisted there will still be snow days for public school students, though the General Assembly recently passed legislation allowing unscheduled remote learning during inclement weather. âI have heard this bill referred to as âthe killer of snow day dreams,ââ said Alan Seibert, superintendent of Salem City Schools, during a subcommittee meeting. âThatâs not the case.â