Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1995: SCHEV; evaluating certain activities/programs of private & out-of-state postsecondary institutions.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1995 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: SCHEV; evaluating certain activities/programs of private & out-of-state postsecondary institutions. Primary sponsor: Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 21, 2025): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0226).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia; recommendations on exempting certain courses of instruction operated by private and out-of-state institutions of higher education; report. Directs the State Council of Higher for Virginia (the Council) to evaluate and make recommendations on amending the provisions of law relating to certain activities and programs offered by private and out-of-state postsecondary schools that are exempt from the requirements for obtaining and maintaining certification by the Council to operate in the Commonwealth for the purpose of exempting noncredit courses of instruction offered by an entity or organization in accordance with the requirements of a nationally recognized certifying body and those intended solely to prepare students for certification as project management professions, provided that no such exempted course shall exceed the number of hours required by the applicable certifying body. The bill requires the Council to report its findings and recommendations to the Senate Committees on Finance and Appropriations and Education and Health and the House Committees on Appropriations and Education by November 1, 2025.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Bennett-Parker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0226)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 226 (Effective 07/01/25)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 11, 2025
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1995)
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1995ER)
- Enrolled
- Conference report agreed to by House (98-Y 1-N)
- Conference report agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N)
- Amended by conference committee
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