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SB 915

School boards; private higher educational institutions, industry and trade dual-enrollment.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Bill Stanley

SB 915 permits Virginia school boards to establish dual-enrollment partnerships with private colleges and trade organizations, expanding workforce and higher education pathways for high school students.

Passed by indefinitely in Education and Health (9-Y 6-N)
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Bill Summary · SB 915

Legislative bill overview

SB 915 would authorize Virginia school boards to enter into dual-enrollment agreements with private higher educational institutions and industry/trade organizations, allowing high school students to earn college or professional credentials while still in secondary school. The bill expands existing dual-enrollment frameworks beyond traditional public and community college partnerships to include private institutions and workforce training programs.

Why is this important

Dual-enrollment programs can increase access to higher education and career training while potentially reducing time and cost to degree completion. This expansion could create more pathways for students to prepare for both traditional college and skilled trades, addressing workforce development needs in Virginia while offering students greater choice in educational routes.

Potential points of contention

  • Accountability and quality control: Private institutions and trade organizations may have varying standards for curriculum, instruction, and credential recognition compared to established public college partnerships; oversight mechanisms unclear
  • Equity concerns: Access may depend on geography and school district resources; private institutions may concentrate in urban areas, potentially disadvantaging rural students
  • Cost and funding: Unclear how programs would be funded and whether costs shift to school districts or families; potential for unequal access based on ability to pay

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

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