Why 3/5: It establishes new, ongoing operational requirements for school boards to support student financial aid access.
Virginia school boards will be required to provide high school students and parents with guidance on financial aid applications and set goals to increase application completion rates. This initiative aims to boost student awareness and access to federal and state financial aid programs for higher education.
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Floor offered Senator Favola Substitute
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Reading of substitute waived
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Senator Favola Substitute agreed to
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Engrossed by Senate - floor substitute
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate with substitute (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1095)
Substitute adopted
Senate substitute agreed to by House (63-Y 35-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1095ER)
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Passed a chamber
Signed by President
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1095)
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 934 (effective 7/1/2026)