Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 511: Career & technical education prog., associate degree programs, etc.; return on investment analysis.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 511 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Career & technical education prog., associate degree programs, etc.; return on investment analysis. Primary sponsor: Luther Cifers (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Stricken at request of Patron in Education and Health (15-Y 0-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Department of Education; career and technical education programs, associate degree programs, and baccalaureate degree programs; return on investment analysis and report; report. Directs the Department of Education to prepare and submit to the Chairs of the Senate Committees on Education and Health and Finance and Appropriations and the House Committees on Education and Appropriations by November 1, 2026, a return on investment report on the career and technical education programs, associate degree programs, and baccalaureate degree programs offered by public institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth for the purpose of informing decisions relating to and ensuring alignment of future funding allocations with industry and market demand and postsecondary success. The bill directs the Department, in preparing such return on investment report, to consult with the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, career and technical education directors, the Virginia Community College System, and such other stakeholders and industry partners as deemed appropriate by the Department.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luther Cifers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Stricken at request of Patron in Education and Health (15-Y 0-N)
- Assigned Education sub: Public Education
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB511)
- Referred to Committee on Education and Health
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104675D