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VA HB404
VA HB404Enslaved Ancestors College Access Scholarship and Memorial Program; scholarships, administration.
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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
03/03/2026
03/03/2026
Crossed Over
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Passed
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Enslaved Ancestors College Access Scholarship and Memorial Program; parameters. Prohibits any such institution from passing the cost of any scholarship program established in accordance with the provisions of the Enslaved Ancestors College Access Scholarship and Memorial Program to other enrolled students by increasing the rate of tuition or mandatory fees. The bill also requires the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia to (i) establish a work group that consists of a representative of each institution that participates in the Program that meets at least semiannually to discuss Program administration, including sharing best practices on administration and research, coordinating funding and fundraising strategies, developing outreach and marketing plans, collaborating on historical and genealogical research efforts, and aligning government and community engagement initiatives, and (ii) develop and maintain a single statewide online portal that describes each institution's program, criteria, and investments in scholarship students or the community, lists designated points of contact at each institution, shares application timelines and processes, and offers historical context and ongoing memorial updates.
AI Summary
This bill establishes parameters for the Enslaved Ancestors College Access Scholarship and Memorial Program, which aims to acknowledge and address the legacy of slavery at several Virginia public universities, including Longwood University, the University of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, the Virginia Military Institute, and The College of William and Mary. A key provision prohibits these institutions from covering the costs of scholarships or community programs associated with this initiative by raising tuition or mandatory fees for other students. The bill also mandates that the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) create a working group comprised of representatives from participating institutions to meet regularly and discuss program administration, funding, outreach, research, and community engagement. Furthermore, SCHEV will develop and maintain a central online portal providing details about each institution's program, scholarship criteria, community investments, application processes, and historical context related to the program.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0606) (on 04/13/2026)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Ethnic Minority and Racial Group Discrimination
Education
- ‐ Education of Underprivileged or Underrepresented Groups
- ‐ Higher Education
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB404 | 01/12/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB404/text/CHAP0606 | 04/22/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB404/text/HB404ER | 03/11/2026 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB404) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1205899.PDF | 03/11/2026 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB404) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1127549.PDF | 02/04/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB404/text/HB404H1 | 02/04/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB404/text/HB404HC2 | 02/02/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB404/text/HB404HC1 | 02/02/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB404/text/HB404 | 01/12/2026 |
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