Why 2/5: This bill initiates a study, which is a preliminary step and does not enact immediate policy changes.
This resolution directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) to study options and provide recommendations to make higher education more affordable for students in Virginia. While not an immediate policy change, this study could lead to future legislative actions that reduce tuition costs or expand financial aid opportunities.
Filed
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105236D
Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Rules
Referred to committee
Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
Update
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
Update
Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)
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Summarized from the official bill text (“Higher education; JLARC to study options to improve affordability for students.”) · Read the actual bill →