HJ 49 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Higher educational institutions, public; SCHEV to study inclusive postsecondary education programs.

Summary
Study; SCHEV; public institutions of higher education; inclusive postsecondary education programs; report. Requests the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) to study inclusive postsecondary education programs at public institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth that allow students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities the opportunity to enroll in higher education programs alongside peers. The resolution directs SCHEV to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education and Health no later than December 1, 2026.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Feb 18, 2026
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Jan 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N)
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Jan 22, 2026
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Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
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Jan 14, 2026
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Referred to Committee on Rules
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Jan 14, 2026
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Presented and ordered printed 26104370D
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