Higher education governance
How should state and federal bodies oversee and structure higher education institutions? 26 bills, 8 became law. Latest: California AB 181, became law, Jul 10.
- Coming back
- 1
- Became law
- 4
- Stopped
- 4
The bills in Virginia
May return next session 1
- Filed for next sessionRestrictions on student speech, limitationsIn committee
Already law 4
Became law
DOC; powers and duties of Director, Virginia Prison Education Task Force established, report
Virginia · HB 1041
Latest: Approved by Governor-Chapter 725 (effective 7/1/2026) · Apr 13
Became law
Hunger-Free Campus Food Pantry Grant Program; established, report
Virginia · SB 1016
Latest: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0425) · Mar 24, 2025
Became law
Hunger-Free Campus Food Pantry Grant Program; established, report
Virginia · HB 2240
Latest: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0411) · Mar 24, 2025
Became law
Exemption for programs leading to certain endorsements
Virginia · HB 1674
Latest: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0186) · Mar 21, 2025
Stopped: vetoed, failed or out of time 4
- Governor's recommendation received by House · Apr 13Membership of governing boardsVetoed
- Governor's recommendation received by Senate · Apr 13Membership of governing boardsVetoed
- Left in Finance and Appropriations · Feb 5, 2025Early childhood care and education, funding formula calculations, etcSession ended
- Incorporated by Education and Health (SB953-Favola) (15-Y 0-N) · Jan 23, 2025Practical nursing programs; common curriculum, transferability to registered nursing programsSession ended
Grouped by AI from the bills closest to Education, by the policy questions they address; showing those in Virginia. Bills in a group may take opposing positions. Grouping as of October 30, 2026. A bill is not a law until it is signed.
Other fights over Education
Workforce and career training
How should education systems align with workforce needs and career development?
21 bills · 2 became law
Curriculum content choices
Which specific subjects and topics should be required in school curricula?
20 bills · 2 became law
Federal education authority
Should the federal government abolish or limit its role in education policy?
10 bills
Special education rights
How should schools support and protect the rights of students with disabilities?
8 bills · 1 became law