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VA · HB1377INTRO · 5 COSPONSORS

VMI; Bd. of Visitors to examine higher education at the Institute.

Where it is in the process
Plain-English Summary

Virginia Military Institute; examination of certain aspects of higher education. Directs the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) Board of Visitors to examine and determine VMI's responsiveness to the recommendations provided in the 2021 special investigative report commissioned by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia and to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly.

Source: OpenStates · fetched April 22, 2026

Who it affects
Veteran / service memberindirect

The task force is examining higher education at VMI, an institution with a strong military tradition, and may recommend changes that affect the environment and policies relevant to veterans.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis
  • Veteran / service memberindirectModerate impactMedium certainty

    The task force is examining higher education at VMI, an institution with a strong military tradition, and may recommend changes that affect the environment and policies relevant to veterans.

    Virginia Military Institute (VMI)· Establishes a task force to examine higher education at Virginia Military Institute (VMI).
What the Bill Does
  • Establishes a task force to examine higher education at Virginia Military Institute (VMI).
  • Directs the task force to determine VMI's responsiveness to a 2021 report.
  • Requires the task force to explore and recommend changes to distance VMI from the Lost Cause narrative and foster an inclusive environment.
Votes
Sponsorship · 6 Sponsors
Democrat5Republican1Independent0Other0
  • D · PrimeDan Helmer
  • R · CoTerry Austin
  • D · CoMichael Feggans
  • D · CoMarty Martinez
  • D · CoDavid Reid
  • D · CoVirgil Thornton
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