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HB 1193

High school students; postsecondary opportunities, concurrent enrollment.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Phil Scott

HB 1193 expands concurrent enrollment for Virginia high school students to earn postsecondary credits, affecting dual enrollment policies and K-12/higher education partnerships.

Assigned HED sub: K-12 Subcommittee
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Bill Summary · HB 1193

Legislative bill overview

HB 1193 expands concurrent enrollment opportunities for Virginia high school students, allowing them to earn postsecondary credits while still in secondary education. The bill likely modifies existing policies around dual enrollment, articulation agreements, or access to college-level coursework through partnerships between school districts and postsecondary institutions.

Why is this important

Concurrent enrollment can reduce time-to-degree and lower education costs for students by allowing them to accumulate college credits without tuition expenses. This particularly impacts workforce development and college readiness metrics, while affecting budget allocations for both K-12 schools and higher education institutions managing these programs.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanisms: Whether school districts or higher education institutions bear costs, and how this affects existing budgets
  • Academic rigor and credit transferability: Concerns about whether high school-taught postsecondary courses meet university standards and whether credits transfer across institutions
  • Equity of access: Risk that concurrent enrollment benefits affluent districts with robust programs while underserving rural or under-resourced schools lacking partnerships or qualified instructors

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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