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VA HB1193

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Phillip Scott

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a new definition of "concurrent enrollment" as high school student enrollment in associate degree-level courses at community college campuses that count toward high school completion, distinct from "dual enrollment" which occurs at the high school.

  • Expands the College and Career Ready Virginia Program to include concurrent enrollment opportunities, allowing qualified high school students to earn college credit or a full associate degree by taking courses at community college locations.

  • Requires that students participating in concurrent enrollment courses be counted as high school students for state funding calculations.

  • Prohibits charging tuition or fees to high school students for dual enrollment courses through the Program, while concurrent enrollment students remain eligible for state funding through their high school.

  • Mandates that local school boards notify students and parents about concurrent enrollment availability alongside existing notifications about dual enrollment, Advanced Placement, and career and technical education programs.

Legislative Description

High school students; postsecondary opportunities, concurrent enrollment.

Last Action

Continued to next session in Education (Voice Vote)

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Education: K-122/5/2026
Education1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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