Virginia House Joint Resolution 49

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Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Introduced on January 14 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-02-18 - Left in Rules
Pending: House Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

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.

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

Del. Laura Jane Cohen [D]

2026-01-23 - House - Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N) (Y: 5 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]

Date	Chamber	Action
2026-02-18	House	Left in Rules
2026-01-23	House	Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N)
2026-01-22	House	Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
2026-01-14	House	Referred to Committee on Rules
2026-01-14	House	Presented and ordered printed 26104370D

Type	Source
Summary	https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HJ49
Text	https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HJ49/text/HJ49
Roll Call	https://lis.virginia.gov/vote-details/HJ49/20261/H20001V2610330