Why 3/5: The bill establishes new administrative requirements for a higher education scholarship program and protects other students from tuition increases related to it.
This bill prevents colleges from raising tuition or mandatory fees for other students to cover the costs of the Enslaved Ancestors College Access Scholarship Program. It also requires the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia to create a work group for program administration and develop a statewide online portal with program details and application information.
Cleared committee
Reported from Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
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Rules suspended
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Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
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Passed by for the day (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 (HB404ER)
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB404)
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Summarized from the official bill text (“Enslaved Ancestors College Access Scholarship and Memorial Program; scholarships, administration.”) · Read the actual bill →
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 606 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0606)