Higher educational institutions, public; guaranteed admissions agreements.
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SB 747 — Higher educational institutions, public; guaranteed admissions agreements.
Last action — Enrolled
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House of Delegates
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Provides that the guaranteed admissions agreements between baccalaureate public institutions of higher education and associate-degree-granting public institutions of higher education may provide for the guaranteed admission of a student who earns an associate degree concurrently with a high school diploma through a dual enrollment program, as well as any student who earns an associate degree after high school.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
14 added · 24 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of Bill SB 747 introduces guaranteed admission agreements for students who earn an associate degree while concurrently completing their high school diploma through a dual enrollment program. This change is significant because it expands opportunities for high school students to transition smoothly into higher education, making it easier for them to further their studies after graduation. Additionally, the bill clarifies that course providers are responsible for ensuring that passport credit courses meet established standards, ensuring that these courses effectively fulfill general education requirements at public colleges. This ensures quality and consistency in higher education pathways for students.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 18101326DVIRGINIA SENATEACTS BILLOF NO.ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact § 23.1-907 of the Code of Virginia, relating to public institutions of higher education;
747 Offered January 10, 2018 Prefiled January 10, 2018 A BILL to amend and reenact § 23.1-907 of the Code of Virginia, relating to public institutions of higher education;
----------[S Patrons--747] SturtevantApproved and Chase ---------- Referred to Committee on Education and Health ---------- Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
View plain text versions (2)
- Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB747ER) View text Current html March 07, 2018
- Prefiled Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101326D html January 10, 2018
Action History
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Enrolled
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Passed House BLOCK VOTE (99-Y 0-N)
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Assigned Education sub: Subcommittee #3
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Referred to Committee on Education
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Read second time and engrossed
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Rereferred to Finance
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Assigned Education sub: Higher Education
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Referred to Committee on Education and Health
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101326D
Sponsors
- Jr. Glen H. Sturtevant · Primary
- Amanda F. Chase · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (1)
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (99)
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 747 do?
- Provides that the guaranteed admissions agreements between baccalaureate public institutions of higher education and associate-degree-granting public institutions of higher education may provide for the guaranteed admission of a student who earns an associate degree concurrently with a high school diploma through a dual enrollment program, as well as any student who earns an associate degree after high school.
- Who sponsors SB 747?
- SB 747 is sponsored by Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. and Chase, Amanda F..
- What is the current status of SB 747?
- This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SB 747?
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