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SB 792

SCHEV; publishing of certain institution-level data on website required.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Head

SB 792 requires Virginia's higher education council to publicly post institution-level data on its website to increase transparency about college performance and outcomes.

Passed by indefinitely in Education and Health (9-Y 6-N)
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Bill Summary · SB 792

Legislative bill overview

SB 792 requires Virginia's State Council of Higher Education (SCHEV) to publish specific institution-level data on its website, making higher education performance metrics publicly accessible. The bill appears designed to increase transparency regarding Virginia's colleges and universities by standardizing what data institutions must disclose.

Why is this important

Public access to institution-level data allows prospective students, families, and policymakers to make informed decisions about higher education choices and evaluate institutional performance. Transparency in higher education metrics has become increasingly important as tuition costs rise and student debt concerns grow, giving stakeholders visibility into outcomes like graduation rates, employment data, and program effectiveness.

Potential points of contention

  • Data collection burden: Universities may face administrative costs and compliance challenges in collecting and standardizing data for SCHEV publication, particularly if requirements are vague or expansive
  • Competitive concerns: Institutions might object to public disclosure of comparative metrics (enrollment, retention, graduation rates) fearing negative recruitment impacts from unfavorable comparisons
  • Definition ambiguity: The bill's current language doesn't specify which "certain institution-level data" must be published, leaving unclear what requirements institutions face and creating potential implementation disputes

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

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