HB502 — Baccalaureate public institutions of higher education; fixed in-state tuition rates.

Summary

Baccalaureate public institutions of higher education; fixed in-state tuition rates.

Bill Text

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This bill amends 3 section(s) of the Code of Virginia: 23.1-307, 23.1-509.1, 23.1-1301.

• 23.1-307

  The → Subject to the limitations set forth in

  Replaces “The” with “Subject to the limitations set forth in”.

• 23.1-307

  § 23.1-509.1, the

  Inserts “§ 23.1-509.1, the”.

• 23.1-509.1

  A. The governing board of each baccalaureate public institution of higher education shall annually establish a fixed in-state tuition rate for each incoming first year or transfer undergraduate Virginia student. Each such incoming first year student enrolled in a four-year baccalaureate degree program is eligible to pay in-state tuition at a rate not to exceed such fixed rate for four academic years or any portion or term thereof, provided that such student maintains continuous enrollment. Each such incoming transfer student enrolled in a four-year baccalaureate degree program is eligible to pay in-state tuition at a rate not to exceed such fixed rate for the remainder of the academic years

  Inserts “A. The governing board of each baccalaureate public institution of higher education shall annually establish a fixed in-state tuition rate for each incoming first year or transfer undergraduate Virginia student. Each such incoming first year student enrolled in a four-year baccalaureate degree program is eligible to pay in-state tuition at a rate not to exceed such fixed rate for four academic years or any portion or term thereof, provided that such student maintains continuous enrollment. Each such incoming transfer student enrolled in a four-year baccalaureate degree program is eligible to pay in-state tuition at a rate not to exceed such fixed rate for the remainder of the academic years”.

• 23.1-509.1

  ,

  Inserts “,”.

• 23.1-509.1

  or any portion or term thereof

  Inserts “or any portion or term thereof”.

• 23.1-509.1

  ,

  Inserts “,”.

• 23.1-509.1

  during which he makes satisfactory progress toward completing such degree program, provided that such student maintains continuous enrollment.

  Inserts “during which he makes satisfactory progress toward completing such degree program, provided that such student maintains continuous enrollment.”.

• 23.1-509.1

  B. The governing board of each baccalaureate public institution of higher education may grant (i) an exception to the requirement for continuous enrollment set forth in subsection A on a case-by-case basis to students whose enrollment is substantially disrupted or (ii) any other exception to the requirements set forth in subsection A that the governing board deems appropriate, including an exception for eligible students who are enrolled in baccalaureate degree programs that require five academic years to complete.

  Inserts “B. The governing board of each baccalaureate public institution of higher education may grant (i) an exception to the requirement for continuous enrollment set forth in subsection A on a case-by-case basis to students whose enrollment is substantially disrupted or (ii) any other exception to the requirements set forth in subsection A that the governing board deems appropriate, including an exception for eligible students who are enrolled in baccalaureate degree programs that require five academic years to complete.”.

• 23.1-509.1

  C.

  Inserts “C.”.

• 23.1-509.1

  flat tuition rates,

  Strikes “flat tuition rates,”.

• 23.1-1301

  Fix → Subject to the limitations set forth in §

  Replaces “Fix” with “Subject to the limitations set forth in §”.

• 23.1-1301

  23.1-509.1, fix

  Inserts “23.1-509.1, fix”.

Action History

1. February 26, 2026

   S Passed by indefinitely in Education and Health (15-Y 0-N)

2. February 23, 2026

   S Assigned Education sub: Higher Education

3. February 18, 2026

   S Referred to Committee on Education and Health

4. February 18, 2026

   S Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)

5. February 17, 2026

   H Read third time and passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)

6. February 16, 2026

   H Engrossed by House - committee substitute

7. February 16, 2026

   H committee substitute agreed to

8. February 16, 2026

   H Read second time

9. February 13, 2026

   H Read first time

10. February 12, 2026

    H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB502)

11. February 11, 2026

    H Committee substitute printed 26107421D-H1

12. February 11, 2026

    H Reported from Education with substitute (21-Y 0-N)

13. February 10, 2026

    H Placed on Education Agenda

14. February 10, 2026

    H House committee offered

15. February 10, 2026

    H House subcommittee offered

16. February 09, 2026

    H Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 3-N)

17. February 09, 2026

    H House subcommittee offered

18. February 06, 2026

    H Placed on Education Agenda

19. February 05, 2026

    H Assigned HED sub: Higher Education

20. February 04, 2026

    H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB502)

21. January 12, 2026

    H Referred to Committee on Education

22. January 12, 2026

    H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103085D

Sponsors

• John Chilton McAuliff · Primary

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