HB 85 VA
Va.-specific postsecondary transition counselor certificate program; development and establishment.
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Summary
Virginia House Bill 85 would require the State Council of Higher Education to develop and establish a Virginia-specific postsecondary transition counselor certificate program. The bill would direct SCHEV to create a certification program for counselors who help students transition to postsecondary education.
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Official abstract
A BILL to require the State Council of Higher Education to develop and establish a Virginia-specific postsecondary transition counselor certificate program.
Sponsor (1)
- Amy J. Laufer Democratic · primary
Action history (7)
- Jan 1, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102089D · lower
- Jan 1, 2026 Referred to Committee on Education · lower
- Jan 23, 2026 Assigned HED sub: Higher Education · lower
- Jan 26, 2026 Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB85) · lower
- Jan 27, 2026 Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) · lower
- Jan 28, 2026 Continued to next session in Education (Voice Vote) · lower
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · lower
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