Virginia Credential Registry; established, report. (HB1275)
Introduced By
Del. Nick Freitas (R-Culpeper) with support from co-patron Del. Phil Scott (R-Spotsylvania)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Virginia Credential Registry; established. Directs the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia to create the Virginia Credential Registry for the purpose of ensuring that the general public has access to essential information about all educational and occupational credentials that are delivered, issued, funded, recognized, authorized, overseen, or governed in the Commonwealth. The bill describes such credentials as all degrees, certificates, certifications, licenses, apprenticeships, military training, diplomas, and badges that are available in the Commonwealth. The bill sets out other information required to be included in the Registry and requires the Council to establish and populate the Registry no later than July 1, 2023, and report on its progress in implementing the Virginia Credential Registry to the General Assembly no later than October 1, 2023. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
Date | Action |
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01/20/2022 | Committee |
01/20/2022 | Presented and ordered printed 22104479D |
01/20/2022 | Referred to Committee on Education |
01/31/2022 | Assigned Education sub: Higher Education |
02/08/2022 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (10-Y 0-N) |
02/15/2022 | Left in Education |
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