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Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HJ 49: Higher educational institutions, public; SCHEV to study inclusive postsecondary education programs.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HJ 49 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Higher educational institutions, public; SCHEV to study inclusive postsecondary education programs. Primary sponsor: Laura Jane Cohen (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Rules.

Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Study; SCHEV; public institutions of higher education; inclusive postsecondary education programs; report. Requests the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) to study inclusive postsecondary education programs at public institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth that allow students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities the opportunity to enroll in higher education programs alongside peers. The resolution directs SCHEV to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education and Health no later than December 1, 2026.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Laura Jane CohenPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse15

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Left in Rules
  2. Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N)
  3. Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
  4. Referred to Committee on Rules
  5. Presented and ordered printed 26104370D

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source