VirginiaHigher ed. institution; eligibility for in-state tuition for citizens of fed. recognized Va. tribes.
What it does
Institutions of higher education; eligibility for in-state tuition for citizens of federally recognized Virginia tribes. Makes any non-Virginia student who is a member or citizen of a federally recognized tribe and who is enrolled in an undergraduate degree program eligible for in-state tuition. The bill also allows the governing board of any public institution of higher education to charge in-state tuition to such students enrolled in a graduate or professional degree program.
More detail
This is a recommendation of the Commission on Updating Virginia Law to Reflect Federal Recognition of Virginia Tribes.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Feb 18Left in Committee AppropriationsLatest
- Feb 11Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 1-N)
- Vote recorded Subcommittee recommends laying on the table. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 11House subcommittee offered
- Jan 22Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB287)
- Jan 15Assigned HAPP sub: Higher EducationMinor
- Jan 9Referred to Committee on AppropriationsMinor
- Jan 9Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103519DIntroduced