Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 996: Postsecondary Education Rehabilitation Transition Program; plan for expansion of Program.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 996 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Postsecondary Education Rehabilitation Transition Program; plan for expansion of Program. Primary sponsor: Holly Seibold (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Approved by Governor-Chapter 721 (effective 7/1/2026).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services; Department of Education; Postsecondary Education Rehabilitation Transition Program. Directs the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, in collaboration with the Department of Education, to develop a plan to expand the Postsecondary Education Rehabilitation Transition (PERT) Program to increase the number of students assisted in the transition from high school to postsecondary programs. The bill requires such plan to equip local community services boards with the resources to assist an increased number of students in such transition, publish online resources about the transition process, and develop an online dashboard to provide information about possible postsecondary education programs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Seibold | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Laura Jane Cohen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Amy Laufer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Leslie Chambers Mehta | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 721 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB996)
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB996ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
- Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (37-Y 0-N 0-A)
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