Why 3/5: Establishes a new data collection requirement for higher education, which will inform future policy but does not have immediate direct impact on students.
The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) will be required to collect and include data on self-identified student parents in its comprehensive information system. This new data will help inform policies and support services for student parents attending Virginia's colleges and universities.
Referred to committee
Assigned Education sub: Higher Education
Cleared committee
Reported from Education and Health (15-Y 0-N)
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Rules suspended
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Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (37-Y 0-N 0-A)
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Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB427ER)
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB427)
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 796 (effective 7/1/2026)