Why 4/5: This bill directly expands financial aid options for eligible students, impacting their higher education choices and financial planning.
The bill allows recipients of the Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship Program to use up to $5,000 annually for accredited two-year or four-year institutions outside Virginia. This expands educational opportunities for eligible students and their lineal descendants by removing the in-state restriction for a portion of their scholarship funds.
Referred to committee
Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
Update
Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 0-N)
Cleared committee
Reported from Rules (18-Y 0-N)
Second reading
Read second time
Update
Moved from Uncontested Calendar to Regular Calendar
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed House (93-Y 6-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB196ER)
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Summarized from the official bill text (“Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship Program; permissible use of scholarship funds.”) · Read the actual bill →
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
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
Update
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB196)
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 940 (effective 7/1/2026)