Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-900 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle II / Chapter 9 / Article 1 / Section 23.1-900
Academic transcripts; suspension, permanent dismissal, or withdrawal from institution
Status: in_force

A. As used in this section, "sexual violence" means physical sexual acts perpetrated against a person's will or against a person incapable of giving consent.

B. The registrar of each (i) private institution of higher education that is eligible to participate in the Tuition Assistance Grant Program pursuant to the Tuition Assistance Grant Act (§ 23.1-628 et seq.) or to receive project financing from the Virginia College Building Authority pursuant to Article 2 (§ 23.1-1220 et seq.) of Chapter 12 and (ii) public institution of higher education, or the other employee, office, or department of the institution that is responsible for maintaining student academic records, shall include a prominent notation on the academic transcript of each student who has been suspended for, has been permanently dismissed for, or withdraws from the institution while under investigation for an offense involving sexual violence under the institution's code, rules, or set of standards governing student conduct stating that such student was suspended for, was permanently dismissed for, or withdrew from the institution while under investigation for an offense involving sexual violence under the institution's code, rules, or set of standards. Such notation shall be substantially in the following form: "[Suspended, Dismissed, or Withdrew while under investigation] for a violation of [insert name of institution's code, rules, or set of standards]." Each such institution shall (a) notify each student that any such suspension, permanent dismissal, or withdrawal will be documented on the student's academic transcript; (b) adopt a procedure for removing such notation from the academic transcript of any student who is subsequently found not to have committed an offense involving sexual violence under the institution's code, rules, or set of standards governing student conduct; and (c) adopt a policy for the expungement of such notation for good cause shown and after a period of three years.

C. The institution shall remove from a student's academic transcript any notation placed on such transcript pursuant to subsection B due to such student's suspension if the student (i) completed the term and any conditions of the suspension and (ii) has been determined by the institution to be in good standing according to the institution's code, rules, or set of standards governing such a determination.

D. The provisions of this section shall apply only to a student who is taking or has taken a course at a public institution of higher education or private institution of higher education on a campus that is located in the Commonwealth; however, the provisions of this section shall not apply to any public institution of higher education established pursuant to Chapter 25 (§ 23.1-2500 et seq.).

2015, c. 771 , § 23-9.2:18; 2016, c. 588 ; 2020, c. 433 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-404 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle II / Chapter 4 / Section 23.1-404
Retention of student birth certificates authorized
Status: in_force

Any public institution of higher education that requests that an applicant who has been accepted for admission present a certified copy of his birth certificate as a condition of enrollment may retain a copy of the birth certificate in the student's record.

2007, c. 49 , § 23-2.1:2; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-633 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle II / Chapter 6 / Article 5 / Section 23.1-633
Receipt of other financial aid by students
Status: in_force

Grants shall not be reduced by virtue of the student's receipt of any other financial aid from any other source except when the total of the grant and such other financial aid would enable the student to receive total financial assistance in excess of the estimated cost to the student of attending the institution in which he is enrolled.

1972, c. 18, § 23-38.17; 1973, c. 2; 1975, c. 400; 1980, c. 101; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-1239 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle III / Chapter 12.1 / Section 23.1-1239
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:

"Designated reviewers" means the Secretaries of Education and Finance, the director of the Department of Planning and Budget, the Executive Director of the Council, the president of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, and the staff directors of the House Committee on Appropriations and the Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations, or their designees.

"Eligible degree" means a new bachelor's or master's degree, or a certificate issued by a baccalaureate public institution of higher education in association with a bachelor's degree, in the field of computer science, computer engineering, or other closely related fields of study, or that otherwise aligns with traded-sector, technology-focused growth opportunities identified by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority.

"Fund" means the Tech Talent Investment Fund.

"Grant" means a grant paid from the Tech Talent Investment Fund.

"Memorandum of understanding" means the negotiated instrument entered into by a qualified institution and the Commonwealth, regardless of whether the terms of the memorandum of understanding are encompassed or included within any other institutional partnership or performance agreement required by law. A memorandum of understanding shall contain criteria for eligible degrees, eligible expenses, and degree production goals for a period ending in 2039.

"New bachelor's and master's degrees" means the awarding of eligible degrees produced by a qualified institution to meet the degree production goals set forth in a qualified institution's memorandum of understanding.

"Qualified institution" means (i) any associate-degree-granting public institution of higher education, as defined in § 23.1-100 , that has a transfer plan that culminates in an eligible degree and (ii) any baccalaureate public institution of higher education, as defined in § 23.1-100 .

2019, cc. 638 , 639 ; 2025, c. 144 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-903.2 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle II / Chapter 9 / Article 2 / Section 23.1-903.2
Medical school; rotation requirement
Status: in_force

Any public institution of higher education that awards medical degrees shall create and support at least one clinical rotation in a hospital or clinic located in a medically underserved area of the state as determined by the Virginia Department of Health, in an area of the state that has an unemployment rate of one and one-half times the statewide average unemployment rate, or in a locality with a population of 50,000 or less in the Commonwealth.

2016, c. 691 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-2631 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle IV / Chapter 26 / Article 4 / Section 23.1-2631
Executive director
Status: in_force

A. The principal administrative officer of the Water Center shall be an executive director who shall be appointed by the president of the University, subject to the approval of the board. The executive director shall be under the supervision of the president of the University.

B. The executive director shall exercise all powers imposed upon him by law, carry out the specific duties imposed upon him by the president of the University, and develop appropriate policies and procedures, with the advice of the Virginia Water Resources Research Center Statewide Advisory Board, for (i) identifying priority research problems; (ii) collaborating with the General Assembly; federal, state, and local governmental agencies; and water user groups in the formulation of its research programs; (iii) selecting projects to be funded; and (iv) disseminating information and transferring technology designed to help resolve water and related land problems of the Commonwealth. The executive director shall employ such personnel and secure such services as may be required to carry out the purposes of this article and expend appropriated funds and accept moneys for cost-sharing on projects funded with federal and private funds.

1982, c. 379, §§ 23-135.7:11, 23-135.7:12; 2016, c. 588 ; 2017, c. 314 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-1403 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle IV / Chapter 14 / Section 23.1-1403
Powers and duties
Status: in_force

A. The board shall appoint all teachers and fix their salaries, provide for the employment of other personnel as required, and generally direct the affairs of the University.

B. The board may confer degrees and, subject to the provisions of § 23.1-203 , approve new academic programs and discontinue academic programs offered by the University.

1976, c. 21, §§ 23-49.28, 23-49.30, 23-49.31; 1978, c. 376; 1990, c. 106; 1992, c. 103; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-2107 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle IV / Chapter 21.1 / Section 23.1-2107
Meetings; officers; committees
Status: in_force

A. The board shall meet at the College at least once a year and at such other times as it determines. Special meetings of the board may be called by the rector or any three members. The secretary shall provide notice of any special meeting to each member.

B. A majority of members shall constitute a quorum.

C. At the first meeting after July 1 in every even-numbered year, the board shall elect from its membership a rector to preside at its meetings, a vice-rector to preside at its meetings in the absence of the rector, and a secretary to preside at its meetings in the absence of the rector and vice-rector.

D. The board may appoint a pro tempore officer to preside at its meetings in the absence of the rector, vice-rector, and secretary.

E. Vacancies in the offices of rector, vice-rector, and secretary may be filled by the board for the unexpired term.

F. At every regular annual meeting of the board, the board may appoint an executive committee for the transaction of business in the recess of the board, to serve for a period of one year or until the next regular annual meeting.

2025, c. 607 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-1211 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle III / Chapter 12 / Article 1 / Section 23.1-1211
Default on payments
Status: in_force

A. Whenever it appears to the Governor from an affidavit filed with him by the paying agent for the bonds issued by the Authority that an eligible institution has defaulted on the payment of the principal of or premium, if any, or interest on its bonds pursuant to this article, the Governor shall immediately make a summary investigation into the facts set forth in the affidavit. If it is established to the satisfaction of the Governor that the eligible institution is in default in the payment of the principal of or premium, if any, or interest on its bonds, the Governor immediately shall make an order directing the State Comptroller to make payment immediately to the owners or paying agent of the bonds in default on behalf of the eligible institution from any appropriation available to the eligible institution in the amount due and remaining unpaid by the eligible institution on its bonds.

B. Any payment so made by the State Comptroller to the owners or paying agent of the bonds in default shall be credited as if made directly by the eligible institution and charged by the State Comptroller against the appropriations of the eligible institution. The owners or paying agent of the bonds in default at the time of payment shall deliver to the State Comptroller, in a form satisfactory to the State Comptroller, a receipt for payment of the principal, premium, or interest satisfied by the payment. The State Comptroller shall report each payment made to the governing board of the defaulting eligible institution under the provisions of this section.

C. The Governor shall direct the State Comptroller to (i) charge against the appropriations available to any eligible institution that has defaulted on its bonds pursuant to this section all future payments of principal of and interest on the eligible institution's bonds when due and payable and (ii) make such payments to the owners or paying agent of the bonds on behalf of the eligible institution to ensure that no future default will occur on such bonds. The charge and payment shall be made upon receipt of documentation that the State Comptroller deems to be satisfactory evidence of the claim. The owners or paying agent of the bonds at the time of each payment shall deliver to the State Comptroller, in a form satisfactory to the State Comptroller, a receipt for payment of the principal or interest satisfied by the payment.

D. Nothing in this section shall be construed to create any obligation on the part of the State Comptroller or the Commonwealth to make any payment on behalf of the defaulting eligible institution other than from funds appropriated to the defaulting eligible institution.

1996, cc. 672 , 689 , § 23-30.29:3; 2016, c. 588 ; 2017, c. 314 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-2402 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle IV / Chapter 24 / Section 23.1-2402
Board of directors; membership; meetings; officers; employees
Status: in_force

A. The Authority shall be governed by a board of directors with a total of 16 members that consists of 13 appointed members and three ex officio members. The 13 appointed members shall consist of five nonlegislative citizen members to be appointed by the Governor, of whom one shall be a physician-faculty member; four members to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates, of whom one shall be a physician-faculty member; three members to be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules, of whom one shall be a physician-faculty member; and one nonlegislative citizen member of the board of visitors of the University to be appointed by the rector of the board of visitors of the University who shall be a member of the board of visitors of the University at all times while serving on the board. The Senior Vice-President for Health Sciences of the University, or the individual who holds such other title as subsequently may be established by the board of visitors of the University for the chief academic and administrative officer for the Health Sciences Schools of the University, and the chief executive officer of the Authority shall serve ex officio with voting privileges. The President of the University shall serve ex officio without voting privileges.

All appointed members except those who are members of the board of visitors of the University shall have demonstrated experience or expertise in business, commercial real estate, finance, health system management, or legal affairs. Each such area of demonstrated experience or expertise shall be represented amongst such appointed members at any given time.

A majority of the 16 total members of the board shall have no direct affiliation with the University or the Authority outside of such members' service on the board.

B. The three appointed physician-faculty members shall be faculty members of the University with hospital privileges at MCV Hospitals at all times while serving on the board.

C. The Governor, the Speaker of the House of Delegates, and the Senate Committee on Rules shall each appoint a physician-faculty member as required pursuant to subsection A after consideration of names from a list submitted by the faculty physicians of the School of Medicine of the University through the Senior Vice-President for Health Sciences of the University, or the individual who holds such other title as subsequently may be established by the board of visitors of the University for the chief academic and administrative officer for the Health Sciences Schools of the University. The list shall contain at least two names for each vacancy.

D. Members shall serve for terms of four years. Vacancies occurring other than by expiration of a term shall be filled for the unexpired term. No member shall serve for more than two consecutive four-year terms; however, a member appointed to serve an unexpired term is eligible to serve two consecutive four-year terms. Members who serve two consecutive four-year terms are eligible for reappointment one year after the expiration of their second term. All appointments are subject to confirmation by the General Assembly. Members shall continue to hold office until their successors have been appointed and confirmed. Ex officio members shall serve a term coincident with their term of office.

E. Neither the board member appointed from the board of visitors of the University nor the ex officio members with voting privileges shall vote on matters that require them to breach their fiduciary duties to the University or to the Authority.

F. Any member may be removed for malfeasance, misfeasance, incompetence, or gross neglect of duty by the individual or entity that appointed him or, if such appointing individual no longer holds the office creating the right of appointment, by the current holder of that office.

G. The board shall elect biennially a chairman and vice-chairman from among its membership who have served for at least two years on the board. Neither the President of the University nor any other employee of the University, employee of the Authority, member of the board of visitors of the University, or legislative member is eligible to serve as the chairman of the board. The board shall also elect a secretary and treasurer and such assistant secretaries and assistant treasurers as the board may authorize for terms determined by the board, each of whom may or may not be a member of the board. The same individual may serve as both secretary and treasurer.

H. The board may appoint an executive committee and other standing or special committees and prescribe their duties and powers, and any executive committee may exercise all such powers and duties of the board under this chapter as the board may delegate.

I. The board may provide for the appointment, employment, term, compensation, and removal of officers, employees, and agents of the Authority, including engineers, consultants, lawyers, and accountants, as the board deems appropriate.

J. The board shall meet at least four times each year and may hold such special meetings as it deems appropriate.

K. The board may adopt, amend, and repeal such policies, regulations, procedures, and bylaws not contrary to law or inconsistent with this chapter as it deems expedient for its own governance and for the governance and management of the Authority.

L. A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for meetings, and the board may act by a majority of those present at any meeting.

M. Legislative board members are entitled to such compensation as provided in § 30-19.12 and nonlegislative citizen board members are entitled to such compensation for the performance of their duties as provided in § 2.2-2813 . All members are entitled to reimbursement for all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as provided in §§ 2.2-2813 and 2.2-2825 . Funding for the costs of compensation and expenses of the members shall be provided by the Authority.

N. The provisions of the State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act (§ 2.2-3100 et seq.) shall apply to the members of the board and the employees of the Authority.

1996, cc. 905 , 1046 , § 23-50.16:5; 1998, c. 449 ; 2000, c. 720 ; 2004, c. 1000 ; 2014, cc. 3 , 456 ; 2016, c. 588 ; 2026, cc. 444 , 445 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-1205 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle III / Chapter 12 / Article 1 / Section 23.1-1205
Powers; purchase or sale of bonds or other obligations of eligible institutions
Status: in_force

A. The Authority may purchase, with any funds of the Authority available for such purpose, at public or private sale and for such price and on such terms as it determines, bonds or other obligations issued by eligible institutions pursuant to Chapter 11 (§ 23.1-1100 et seq.).

B. The Authority may pledge to the payment of the interest on and the principal of any bonds of the Authority all or any part of the bonds of eligible institutions so purchased, including payments of principal and interest thereon, as such payments become due. The Authority may, subject to any such pledge, sell any such bonds so purchased and apply the proceeds of such sale (i) to purchase like bonds of other eligible institutions or (ii) for the purpose and in the manner provided by any resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds of the Authority.

1966, c. 685, § 23-30.27; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-1504 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle IV / Chapter 15 / Section 23.1-1504
Establishment of branch campus in the Republic of Korea
Status: in_force

A. In recognition that global educational opportunities benefit the intellectual and economic interests of the Commonwealth, the board may create a corporation or other legal entity controlled by the University to establish and operate a branch campus of the University in the Republic of Korea. Establishment of the branch campus is subject to Council guidelines governing the approval of branch campuses, pursuant to § 23.1-203 .

B. The board has the same powers with respect to operation and governance of its branch campus in Korea as are vested in the board with respect to the University.

C. No corporation or other legal entity created for the above purpose shall be deemed a state or governmental agency, advisory agency, public body or agency, or other instrumentality.

D. No director, officer, or employee of any such corporation or other legal entity shall be deemed an officer or employee of the Commonwealth for any purpose.

E. In operating the branch campus, the board shall provide for appropriate professional opportunities for Virginia-based faculty to teach or conduct research on the Republic of Korea campus and educational opportunities for Virginia-based students to study or conduct research on the Republic of Korea campus.

F. Nothing contained in this section shall be deemed a waiver of the sovereign immunity of the Commonwealth or the University.

2010, c. 694 , § 23-91.29:12016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-1100 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle III / Chapter 11 / Section 23.1-1100
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:

"Board" means the members of the board of visitors, board of trustees, or other governing board of an institution.

"Bond" means any bond, note, or other evidence of indebtedness or obligation of an institution issued by an institution pursuant to this chapter.

"Erect" includes building, constructing, reconstructing, erecting, demolishing, extending, bettering, equipping, installing, modifying, and improving.

"Institution" means each public institution of higher education, as that term is defined in § 23.1-100 , the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, the Roanoke Higher Education Authority, the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center, the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind, the West Piedmont Higher Education Center, and the Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center.

"Project" means (i) any (a) building, facility, addition, extension, or improvement of a capital nature that is necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of an institution, including administration and teaching facilities, lecture and exhibition halls, libraries, dormitories, student apartments, faculty dwellings, dining halls, cafeterias, snack bars, laundries, hospitals, laboratories, research centers, infirmaries, field houses, gymnasiums, auditoriums, student unions, recreation centers, stadiums, athletics facilities, garages, parking facilities, warehouses and storage buildings, and book and student supplies centers, or (b) building, land, appurtenance, furnishing, or equipment necessary or desirable in connection with or incidental to a project or (ii) any personal property at an institution.

1933, p. 83, § 23-15; 1946, p. 184; 1964, c. 635; 1996, cc. 672 , 689 ; 2016, c. 588 ; 2023, cc. 756 , 778 ; 2026, cc. 609 , 610 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-2634 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle IV / Chapter 26 / Article 5 / Section 23.1-2634
Functions, powers, and duties
Status: in_force

The Housing Center shall serve as an interdisciplinary study, research, and information resource on housing for the Commonwealth. The Housing Center shall (i) consult with the General Assembly; federal, state, and local agencies; nonprofit organizations; private industry; and other potential users of research; (ii) establish and administer agreements with other public institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education to carry out research projects; (iii) disseminate new information and research results; (iv) facilitate the application and transfer of new technologies to housing; and (v) stimulate and perform research that deals with housing policy issues facing the General Assembly and aids the Commonwealth's housing and housing finance agencies.

1989, c. 700, § 23-135.7:15; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-900.1 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle II / Chapter 9 / Article 1 / Section 23.1-900.1
Repealed
Status: repealed

Repealed by Acts 2018, c. 751 , cl. 2.
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-211 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle I / Chapter 2 / Article 2 / Section 23.1-211
Distance learning reciprocity agreements; participation; Distance Learning Reciprocity Advisory Council
Status: in_force

A. The Council may enter into interstate reciprocity agreements that authorize accredited associate-degree-granting and baccalaureate (i) public institutions of higher education and (ii) private institutions of higher education to offer postsecondary distance education. The Council shall administer such agreements and shall approve or disapprove participation in such agreements by accredited associate-degree-granting and baccalaureate (a) public institutions of higher education and (b) private institutions of higher education. Participation in the agreements is voluntary.

B. The Council shall establish the Distance Learning Reciprocity Advisory Council, which shall include representatives from each institution that offers postsecondary distance education pursuant to an interstate reciprocity agreement as set forth in subsection A. The Advisory Council shall advise the Council on the development of policies governing the terms of participation by eligible institutions, including the establishment of fees to be paid by participating institutions to cover direct and indirect administrative costs incurred by the Council.

2014, c. 323 , § 23-9.14:3; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-103 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle I / Chapter 1 / Article 2 / Section 23.1-103
Localities; conveyance of property and appropriation of funds to Commonwealth for certain educational purposes
Status: in_force

A. The governing body of any locality may, subject to written advice from the Governor that the gift is acceptable, convey to the Commonwealth by deed of gift any land that is not required for the purposes of such locality, provided such land is to be used for the establishment, operation, or maintenance of a branch or division of a public institution of higher education, the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, the Science Museum of Virginia, or the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. For the purpose of acquiring such land, the governing body of the locality may appropriate a portion of the general funds of the locality.

B. The governing body of any locality may appropriate a portion of the locality's public funds for capital outlays in connection with the operation or maintenance of any public institution of higher education or branch or division of such institution, the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, the Science Museum of Virginia, or the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

1995, c. 250 , § 23-3.1; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-107 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle I / Chapter 1 / Article 2 / Section 23.1-107
Private institutions of higher education; human research review committees
Status: in_force

The human research review committee at each private institution of higher education that conducts human research, as that term is defined in § 32.1-162.16 , shall submit to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the president of the institution or his designee at least annually a report on the human research projects reviewed and approved by the committee and any significant deviations from approved proposals.

1992, c. 603, § 23-9.2:3.3; 2016, c. 588 ; 2017, c. 314 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-708 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle II / Chapter 7 / Section 23.1-708
Assets of the Plan exempt from taxation
Status: in_force

The assets of the Plan and their income are exempt from state and local taxation.

1994, c. 661 , § 23-38.83; 2000, cc. 382 , 400 ; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-803 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle II / Chapter 8 / Article 2 / Section 23.1-803
First warning notification and emergency broadcast system required
Status: in_force

A. The governing board of each public institution of higher education shall establish a comprehensive, prompt, and reliable first warning notification and emergency broadcast system for their students, faculty, and staff, both on and off campus. Such system shall be activated in the case of an emergency and may rely on website announcements; email notices; phone, cellular phone, and text messages; alert lines; public address systems; and other means of communication.

B. Each public institution of higher education shall designate individuals authorized to activate the first warning notification and emergency broadcast system and provide such individuals with appropriate training for its use.

2008, cc. 413 , 450 , § 23-9.2:11; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-1306 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle IV / Chapter 13 / Section 23.1-1306
Governing board executive committee; duties
Status: in_force

The executive committee of the governing board of each public institution of higher education shall (i) organize the working processes of the board; (ii) recommend best practices for board governance; (iii) develop and recommend to the board a statement of governance setting out the board's role; (iv) periodically review the board's bylaws and recommend amendments; (v) provide advice to the board on committee structure, appointments, and meetings; (vi) develop an orientation and continuing education process for board members that includes training on the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (§ 2.2-3700 et seq.); (vii) create, monitor, oversee, and review compliance with a code of ethics for board members; and (viii) develop a set of qualifications and competencies for membership on the board for approval by the board and recommendation to the Governor.

2013, c. 577 , § 23-2.04; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-2311 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle IV / Chapter 23 / Section 23.1-2311
Virginia Center on Aging
Status: in_force

A. The Virginia Center on Aging (the Center) shall be located at the University and shall be an interdisciplinary study, research, information, and resource facility for the Commonwealth. The Center shall utilize the full capability of the faculty, staff, libraries, laboratories, and clinics of the University for the benefit of older Virginians and the expansion of knowledge relating to the aged and the aging process.

B. The Center is subject to the supervision and control of the board.

C. The board shall appoint an advisory committee for the Center.

D. The board shall appoint an executive director for the Center who shall:

1. Exercise all powers and perform all duties imposed upon him by law;

2. Perform all duties imposed upon him by the board; and

3. Employ such personnel and contract for such services as may be required to carry out the purposes of this section.

E. The Center, under the direction of the executive director, shall:

1. Develop and promote programs of continuing education and in-service training for persons who work with or provide services to the elderly;

2. Develop educational and training programs for persons 60 years old or older to assist them in adjusting to the aging process, including retirement planning, health maintenance, employment opportunities, recreation, and self-development;

3. Foster development of educational courses for students at institutions of higher education in disciplines other than gerontology to increase their understanding of the process of aging in humans;

4. Conduct research in the field of gerontology and make the research findings available to interested public and private agencies;

5. Collect and maintain data on a statewide and regional basis on the characteristics and conditions of persons over the age of 60 and make such data available to the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services and all other organizations and state agencies involved in planning and delivering services to persons over the age of 60;

6. Coordinate the functions and services of the Center with the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (i) in such a manner that the knowledge, education, and research programs in the Center constitute a readily available resource for the Department in planning and service delivery and (ii) to prevent any duplication of effort;

7. Apply for and accept grants from the United States government, state government, state agencies, or any other source to carry out the purposes of this section. The Center may execute such agreements and comply with such conditions as may be necessary to apply for and accept such grants;

8. Accept gifts, bequests, and any other thing of value to be used to carry out the purposes of this section;

9. Receive, administer, and expend all funds and other assistance made available to the Center to carry out the purposes of this section; and

10. Do all other things necessary or convenient to carrying out the purposes of this section.

2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-3220 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle V / Chapter 32 / Article 6 / Section 23.1-3220
Expenditures for current expenses
Status: in_force

All moneys received by the board for current expenses in operating the Museum shall be paid into the state treasury, where they shall be set aside as a special fund for the operation of the Museum to be paid by the State Treasurer on warrants of the Comptroller issued upon vouchers signed by the president of the Museum or his duly authorized agent.

1997, c. 367 , § 23-253.7; 2004, c. 650 ; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-638 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle II / Chapter 6 / Article 6 / Section 23.1-638
Undergraduate eligibility; renewals
Status: in_force

A. Any undergraduate student shall be eligible to receive a Commonwealth Award pursuant to this article if such student (i) on or after the term's census date, is enrolled at least half-time in an eligible program, (ii) meets the requirements for establishing domicile pursuant to §§ 23.1-502 , 23.1-505 , and 23.1-505.1 , (iii) demonstrates financial need, and (iv) complies with federal selective service registration requirements, unless both (a) the requirement to register has terminated or become inapplicable to the student and (b) the student demonstrates by a preponderance of the evidence that his failure to register was not a knowing and willful failure to register.

B. Each eligible undergraduate student who receives an award under this section shall be eligible for renewal of his award, if the student:

1. Maintains satisfactory academic progress; and

2. Continues to meet all eligibility requirements set forth in subsection A.

.

1992, c. 879, § 23-38.53:6; 1993, c. 832; 1994, c. 789 ; 2002, c. 114 ; 2016, c. 588 ; 2017, cc. 325 , 335 ; 2026, cc. 272 , 273 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-3228 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle V / Chapter 32 / Article 7 / Section 23.1-3228
Gifts and bequests; exemption from taxation
Status: in_force

Gifts and bequests of money, securities, or other property to the Fund, and the interest or income from such gifts and bequests, are gifts to the Commonwealth, and the Fund is exempt from all state and local taxes. Unless otherwise restricted by the terms of the gift or bequest, the Commission may sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of such gifts and bequests. The proceeds from such transactions shall be deposited to the credit of the Fund. The Commission shall not actively solicit private donations for the Fund; however, this limitation shall not prevent the Commission from actively encouraging financial support for the Commission through the special license plate and income tax checkoff programs. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the Commission may accept and solicit public and private contributions for the limited purpose of assisting nonprofit arts and cultural institutions and organizations in the Commonwealth to enhance the fiscal stability, financial management, and fundraising abilities of such organizations.

2016, c. 588 ; 2022, c. 437 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-409.2 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle II / Chapter 4 / Section 23.1-409.2
Hunger-Free Campus Food Pantry Grant Program
Status: in_force

A. As used in this section, "eligible private institution of higher education" means a nonprofit private institution of higher education whose primary purpose is to provide collegiate, graduate, or professional education and not to provide religious training or theological education.

B. The Hunger-Free Campus Food Pantry Grant Program (the Program) is established for the purposes of (i) addressing student food insecurity at public institutions of higher education and eligible private institutions of higher education; (ii) leveraging more sustainable solutions to address basic food needs on campuses of public institutions of higher education and eligible private institutions of higher education; (iii) raising awareness of services offered on campuses at public institutions of higher education and eligible private institutions of higher education to address food insecurity; and (iv) building strategic partnerships at the federal, state, and local levels to address food insecurity among students at public institutions of higher education. The Program shall be managed by the Council and available for participation by public institutions of higher education; however, participation in the Program shall be optional for such institutions. The Council shall review applications from such institutions, and if an institution satisfies the criteria set out in subsection C, it shall receive a "Hunger-Free Campus Food Pantry" designation and the Council shall award a grant to such institution. The Council shall prioritize grants and grant amounts to institutions with the highest percentage of students eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant enrolled in such institution. The Program shall be funded as grants are appropriated. An institution that receives a grant pursuant to this section shall utilize the funds to support on-campus efforts and initiatives to eliminate student food insecurity at such institution through the maintenance and operation of its food pantry established pursuant to subsection C.

C. To receive a "Hunger-Free Campus Food Pantry" designation and receive funding under the Program, a public institution of higher education or an eligible private institution of higher education shall establish an on-campus food pantry or partner with a local food bank to provide information to students about food services in the local area. All food provided from the on-campus food pantry shall be free of charge, and no student shall be required to demonstrate food insecurity to access such pantry. However, an institution may require that an individual show a valid student identification card to access food from the on-campus food pantry.

2025, cc. 411 , 425 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-3113 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle V / Chapter 31 / Article 4 / Section 23.1-3113
Powers and duties of the board
Status: in_force

A. The board has, in addition to its other powers, all the corporate powers given to corporations by the provisions of Title 13.1, except in those cases where, by the express terms of its provisions, the law is confined to corporations created under that title. The board shall have the power to accept, execute, and administer any trust in which it may have an interest under the terms of the instrument creating the trust.

B. The board shall oversee the educational programs of the Center and may enter into and administer agreements with institutions of higher education for such institutions to provide continuing education, instructional programs, and degree programs at the Center. The board shall seek opportunities to collaborate with local comprehensive community colleges to meet specialized noncredit workforce training needs identified by industry. However, if local comprehensive community colleges are unable to meet identified industry needs, then the board may seek to collaborate with other education providers or other public and private organizations to provide or itself may provide specialized noncredit workforce training independent of local comprehensive community colleges.

C. The board, with the prior approval of the Governor, may lease, sell, and convey any and all real estate to which the Center has acquired title by gift, devise, or purchase. The proceeds derived from any such lease, sale, or conveyance shall be held by the Center upon the identical trusts, and subject to the same uses, limitations, and conditions, if any, that are expressed in the original deed or will under which its title has derived. If no such trusts, uses, limitations, or conditions are expressed in such original deed or will, then such funds shall be applied by the board to such purposes as it may deem best for the Center.

D. The board may, on behalf of the Center, apply for, accept, and expend gifts, grants, or donations from public or private sources to enable it to carry out the purposes of this article.

E. The board may request and accept the cooperation of agencies of the Commonwealth or the local governing bodies in Southside Virginia, or the agencies of the Commonwealth or such local governing bodies in the performance of its duties.

F. The board shall direct the development and focus of the Center's curriculum to include appropriate degree and nondegree programs offered by other educational institutions.

2006, cc. 808 , 842 , §§ 23-231.32, 23-231.33, 23-231.34, 23-231.36; 2016, c. 588 ; 2018, c. 754 ; 2022, c. 658 ; 2026, cc. 609 , 610 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-412 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle II / Chapter 4 / Section 23.1-412
Non-academic student codes of conduct
Status: in_force

A. Each public institution of higher education shall adopt non-academic student codes of conduct.

B. Students and student organizations that participate in the non-academic student codes of conduct process as a complainant or respondent shall have the responsibilities and rights afforded to them by the institution's codes of conduct and related policies and procedures. The codes of conduct shall describe and define the rights and responsibilities of all enrolled students and student organizations and shall outline each step in the institution's procedures for responding to and resolving allegations of violations.

C. For violations that may result in a student or student organization facing the sanctions of suspension or expulsion, the non-academic student codes of conduct shall include:

1. The requirement that the accused student or student organization receive reasonable notice of the alleged violation, a general summary of the complaint, contact information of an institution's employee to receive additional information, and the date by which such contact must occur;

2. The opportunity for the accused student or student organization to present their version of events giving rise to the allegations;

3. The opportunity for the accused student or student organization to review and respond to information presented to the decision maker;

4. The opportunity for the accused student or student organization to select an advisor of their choice;

5. The opportunity for the accused student or student organization to present information by relevant and noncumulative witnesses;

6. The right of the accused student or student organization to not participate in proceedings;

7. The requirement that the complainant and respondent receive notice of the outcome of the proceedings;

8. A decision maker free from actual bias; and

9. A description of any internal appeal process.

D. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any public institution of higher education established pursuant to Chapter 25 (§ 23.1-2500 et seq.).

2020, c. 473 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-636 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle II / Chapter 6 / Article 6 / Section 23.1-636
Virginia Commonwealth Award; definitions; Council to adopt regulations
Status: in_force

A. As used in this article:

"Census date" means the point at which a student's credit hour enrollment is locked for financial aid purposes and financial aid for the term is adjusted to reflect the official number of attempted credit hours.

"Eligible program" means a Title IV-eligible curriculum of courses in a certificate of undergraduate study, diploma, or degree program offered at the undergraduate, graduate, or first professional level by a public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth.

"Financial need" means any positive difference between a student's cost of attendance and the student aid index for such student.

"Graduate student" means a student enrolled in an eligible master's, doctoral, or first professional degree program.

"Satisfactory academic progress" means acceptable progress, as defined by the institution, toward completion of an eligible program for the purposes of eligibility for federal student financial aid pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations.

"Undergraduate student" means a student enrolled in an eligible program leading to a certificate of undergraduate study, diploma, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree.

B. The Virginia Commonwealth Award is created to provide financial assistance in the form of grants to eligible students for the costs of attending a public institution of higher education. Funds may be paid to any public institution of higher education on behalf of students who have been awarded grants pursuant to §§ 23.1-638 and 23.1-638.1.

C. The Council shall adopt regulations for the implementation of the provisions of this article.

1992, c. 879, § 23-38.53:4; 1994, c. 789 ; 2016, c. 588 ; 2026, cc. 272 , 273 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-2306 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle IV / Chapter 23 / Section 23.1-2306
Investment of endowment funds, endowment income, etc
Status: in_force

A. As used in this section:

"Derivative" means a contract or financial instrument or a combination of contracts and financial instruments, including any contract commonly known as a "swap," that gives the University the right or obligation to deliver, receive delivery of, or make or receive payments based on changes in the price, value, yield, or other characteristic of a tangible or intangible asset or group of assets or changes in a rate, index of prices or rates, or other market indicator for an asset or group of assets.

"Financial security" means (i) any note, stock, treasury stock, bond, debenture, evidence of indebtedness, certificate of interest, collateral-trust certificate, preorganization certificate of subscription, transferable share, investment contract, voting-trust certificate, certificate of deposit for a security, or fractional undivided interest in oil, gas, or other mineral rights; (ii) any put, call, straddle, option, or privilege on any security, certificate of deposit, or group or index of securities, including any interest therein or based on the value thereof; (iii) any put, call, straddle, option, or privilege entered into on a national securities exchange relating to foreign currency; (iv) in general, any interest or instrument commonly known as a "security"; or (v) any certificate of interest or participation in, temporary or interim security for, receipt for, guarantee of, or warrant or right to subscribe to or purchase any financial security.

"Option" means an agreement or contract whereby the University may grant or receive the right to purchase, sell, or pay or receive the value of any personal property asset, including any agreement or contract that relates to any security, contract, or agreement.

B. The board shall invest and manage the endowment funds, endowment income, gifts, all other nongeneral fund reserves and balances, and local funds of or held by the University in accordance with this section and the provisions of the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (§ 64.2-1100 et seq.).

C. No member of the board is personally liable for losses suffered by any endowment fund, endowment income, gift, other nongeneral fund reserve and balance, or local funds of or held by the University arising from investments made pursuant to the provisions of subsection B.

D. The investment and management of endowment funds, endowment income, gifts, all other nongeneral fund reserves and balances, or local funds of or held by the University is not subject to the provisions of the Virginia Public Procurement Act (§ 2.2-4300 et seq.).

E. In addition to the investment practices authorized by the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (§ 64.2-1100 et seq.), the board may invest or reinvest the endowment funds, endowment income, gifts, all other nongeneral fund reserves and balances, and local funds of or held by the University in derivatives, options, and financial securities.

F. The authority provided in this section to invest and reinvest nongeneral fund reserves and balances of or held by the University is predicated upon an approved management agreement between the University and the Commonwealth.

2009, cc. 737 , 767 , § 23-50.10:01; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-2403 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle IV / Chapter 24 / Section 23.1-2403
Chief executive officer of the Authority
Status: in_force

A. The Authority shall be under the immediate supervision and direction of a chief executive officer, subject to the policies and direction established by the board. The individual who holds the title of Senior Vice-President for Health Sciences of Virginia Commonwealth University, or such other title as subsequently may be established by the board of visitors of the University for the chief academic and administrative officer for the Health Sciences Schools of the University, is not eligible to serve as chief executive officer of the Authority but shall regularly communicate and collaborate with such chief executive officer to support the mutual interests and success of the University and the Authority. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the selection and removal of the chief executive officer, and the conditions of appointment, including salary, shall be made jointly by the board and the board of visitors of the University at a joint meeting of the board and the board of visitors of the University upon a vote of a majority of the members of each board present and voting at the aforementioned joint meeting, acting separately in accordance with applicable provisions of law.

B. In the event that a majority of the members of each board do not agree upon the selection, removal, or conditions of appointment, including salary, of the chief executive officer as provided in subsection A, then each board shall appoint a committee of three members of its respective board to consider the matter upon which the boards disagree. The individual who is appointed to both the board of visitors of the University pursuant to subsection A of § 23.1-2303 and the board pursuant to subsection A of § 23.1-2402 is not eligible to serve as a member of either such committee. The selection, removal, or conditions of appointment shall be made jointly by the two committees at a joint meeting of the committees upon a vote by a majority of the members of each committee present and voting at the joint meeting. In the event that a majority of the members of each committee agree upon the selection, removal, or conditions of appointment of the chief executive officer, then the decision shall be reported to the board and the board of visitors of the University, each of which shall be bound by the decision of the committees.

C. In the event that a majority of the members of each committee do not agree on the removal of the chief executive officer within 30 days of the appointment of the committees by each board, then no further action shall be taken.

D. In the event that a majority of the members of each committee do not agree on the selection or conditions of appointment of the chief executive officer within 30 days of the appointment of the committees by each board, then the process set forth in subsection A and, if necessary, subsection B shall be repeated until such selection has been made or such conditions of appointment have been determined.

E. The chief executive officer shall devote his full time to the performance of his official duties and shall not be engaged in any other profession or occupation.

F. The chief executive officer shall supervise and administer the operation of the Authority in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

1996, cc. 905 , 1046 , § 23-50.16:7; 2000, c. 720 ; 2014, cc. 3 , 456 ; 2016, c. 588 ; 2023, c. 734 ; 2026, cc. 444 , 445 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-1224 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle III / Chapter 12 / Article 2 / Section 23.1-1224
Duties; conveyance of title to projects
Status: in_force

When (i)(a) the principal of and interest on revenue bonds of the Authority issued to finance the cost of a project for any participating institutions, including any revenue refunding bonds issued to refund and refinance such revenue bonds, have been fully paid and retired or (b) adequate provision has been made to fully pay and retire such bonds; (ii) all other conditions of the resolution or trust agreement authorizing and securing the same have been satisfied; and (iii) the lien of such resolution or trust agreement has been released in accordance with the provisions of such resolution or trust agreement, the Authority shall convey title to such project to such participating institution free and clear of all liens and encumbrances if title to such project is not yet vested in such participating institution.

1972, c. 686, § 23-30.45; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-508.1 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle II / Chapter 5 / Section 23.1-508.1
State Board; reduced rate tuition and mandatory fee charges; certain students who are active duty members of Armed Forces of the United States
Status: in_force

A. The State Board may charge reduced rate tuition and mandatory fees to any student who is (i) an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States stationed outside the Commonwealth; (ii) enrolled in a degree program at a comprehensive community college, provided that any such comprehensive community college that offers online degree programs is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements; and (iii) enrolled in training that leads to a Military Occupational Specialty in the Army or Marine Corps, an Air Force Specialty Code, a Space Force Specialty Code, or a Navy Enlisted Classification.

B. Any student granted reduced rate tuition pursuant to this section shall be counted as a non-Virginia student for the purposes of determining college admissions and enrollment policies.

2017, c. 782 ; 2024, c. 817 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-1110 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle III / Chapter 11 / Section 23.1-1110
Bonds as legal investments
Status: in_force

Any bonds issued pursuant to this chapter are securities in which all public officers and bodies of the Commonwealth and its political subdivisions, insurance companies and associations, and savings banks and savings institutions, including savings and loan associations, in the Commonwealth may properly and legally invest funds in their control.

1933, p. 90, § 23-23; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-2911 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle IV / Chapter 29 / Section 23.1-2911
Community College Week
Status: in_force

The fourth week in January of every year is declared "Community College Week" and the State Board may approve such activities in observance of this week as it deems appropriate.

1985, c. 161, § 23-231.1; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-627.5 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle II / Chapter 6 / Article 4.1 / Section 23.1-627.5
Board of Workforce Development to keep a list of high-demand fields and related noncredit workforce training programs and credentials
Status: in_force

The Board shall maintain and update a list of high-demand fields and the related noncredit workforce training programs and noncredit workforce credentials on its website.

2016, cc. 326 , 470 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-234 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle I / Chapter 2 / Article 4 / Section 23.1-234
Reports
Status: in_force

On or before January 1, 2019, and annually thereafter, the Council shall submit a report to the House Committees on Labor and Commerce and on Education and the Senate Committees on Commerce and Labor and Education and Health. The report shall address (i) the implementation of this article and (ii) the overall effectiveness of the Office of the Qualified Education Loan Ombudsman.

2018, cc. 489 , 755 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-508 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle II / Chapter 5 / Section 23.1-508
Special arrangement contracts; reduced rate tuition charges
Status: in_force

A. Public institutions of higher education may enter into special arrangement contracts with employers in the Commonwealth or authorities controlling federal installations or agencies located in the Commonwealth for the purpose of providing reduced rate tuition charges for the employees of such employers or authorities who are non-Virginia students at such institutions when such employers or authorities assume the liability for paying, to the extent permitted by federal law, the tuition charges for such employees.

B. Such special arrangement contracts may be (i) for group instruction in facilities provided by the employer or federal authority or in the institution's facilities or (ii) on a student-by-student basis for specific employment-related programs.

C. Special arrangement contracts are valid for a period not to exceed two years and shall be reviewed for legal sufficiency by the Office of the Attorney General prior to signing. All tuition charges agreed to by the public institutions shall be at least equal to in-state tuition and shall be granted only by the institution with which the employer or the federal authorities have a valid contract for students for whom the employer or federal authority is paying the tuition charges.

D. All special arrangement contracts with authorities controlling federal installations or agencies shall include a specific number of students to be charged reduced tuition rates.

E. Subject to the restrictions provided in subdivisions 1, 2, and 3, public institutions of higher education may enter into special arrangement contracts with the Department of Military Affairs for the purpose of providing reduced rate tuition charges for any member of the Virginia National Guard receiving state tuition assistance pursuant to § 23.1-610 .

1. No more than 50 non-Virginia students in any year shall receive reduced rate tuition charges pursuant to this subsection. In the event that the number of eligible students in any year exceeds 50, the Department of Military Affairs shall allocate such reduced rate tuition benefits on a first-come, first-served basis.

2. No non-Virginia student shall receive reduced rate tuition pursuant to this subsection unless he has been enrolled as a non-Virginia student in a public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth for at least two years prior to receiving such reduced rate tuition. Additionally, a non-Virginia student shall be eligible to receive reduced rate tuition pursuant to this subsection for no more than two years.

3. The Department of Military Affairs shall develop guidelines for implementing the provisions of this subsection. Such guidelines shall be exempt from the provisions of the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.).

F. Nothing in this section shall change the domicile of any student for the purposes of enrollment reporting or calculating the proportions of general funds and tuition and fees contributed to the cost of education.

1996, cc. 931 , 981 , § 23-7.4:2; 1998, cc. 62 , 79 ; 1999, cc. 424 , 437 ; 2000, c. 196 ; 2001, c. 483 ; 2004, cc. 501 , 520 ; 2006, cc. 783 , 797 ; 2007, cc. 76 , 102 , 112 ; 2008, c. 723 ; 2009, c. 470 ; 2011, c. 376 ; 2013, cc. 166 , 243 , 302 ; 2014, cc. 341 , 762 ; 2016, c. 588 ; 2023, c. 638 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-627.2 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle II / Chapter 6 / Article 4.1 / Section 23.1-627.2
New Economy Workforce Credential Grant Program; purpose
Status: in_force

The New Economy Workforce Credential Grant Program is established for the purpose of (i) creating and sustaining a demand-driven supply of credentialed workers for high-demand occupations in the Commonwealth by addressing and closing the gap between the skills needed by workers in the Commonwealth and the skills of the available workforce in the Commonwealth; (ii) expanding the affordability of workforce training and credentialing; and (iii) increasing the interest of current and future Virginia workers in technician, technologist, and trade-level positions to fill the available and emerging jobs in the Commonwealth that require less than a bachelor's degree but more than a high school diploma.

2016, cc. 326 , 470 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-2407 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle IV / Chapter 24 / Section 23.1-2407
Public purpose
Status: in_force

The exercise of the powers granted by this chapter is in all respects for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Commonwealth and the promotion of their safety, health, welfare, knowledge, convenience, and prosperity. No part of the assets or net earnings of the Authority shall inure to the benefit of or be distributable to any private individual, except that reasonable compensation may be paid for services rendered to or for the Authority affecting one or more of its purposes, and benefits may be conferred that are in conformity with its purposes. No private individual is entitled to share in the distribution of any of the corporate assets upon dissolution of the Authority.

1996, cc. 905 , 1046 , § 23-50.16:15; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-626 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle II / Chapter 6 / Article 4 / Section 23.1-626
Determination of domicile
Status: in_force

For the purposes of determining a student's eligibility for a grant, the enrolling institution shall determine domicile as provided in § 23.1-502 and the Council's domicile guidelines.

2007, cc. 850 , 899 , § 23-38.10:12; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-903 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle II / Chapter 9 / Article 2 / Section 23.1-903
Distance learning
Status: in_force

Each public institution of higher education shall include in its strategic plan information indicating to what extent, if any, it will use distance learning to expand access to, improve the quality of, and minimize the cost of education at such institution. For institutions that use distance learning or plan to use distance learning in the future, such information shall include the degree to which distance learning will be integrated into the curriculum, benchmarks for measuring such integration, and a schedule for the evaluation of distance learning courses.

The Council shall assist the governing board of each public institution of higher education in the development of such information.

2004, c. 146 , § 23-9.2:7; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-822 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle II / Chapter 8 / Article 4 / Section 23.1-822
Institution reports of hazing violations
Status: in_force

A.
 
Each institution shall maintain and publicly report actual findings of violations of the institution's code of conduct or of federal or state laws pertaining to hazing that are reported to campus authorities or local law enforcement. Investigations that do not result in findings of violations of codes of conduct or convictions in a court of law shall not be included in the report. The report shall include:

1.
 
The name of the student organization recognized by an institution of higher education or local organization, as such name of the local organization is known to the institution;

2.
 
When the student organization recognized by an institution of higher education or local organization was found responsible or convicted of misconduct pertaining to hazing;

3.
 
The date on which such hazing misconduct occurred and the dates that the investigation was initiated and concluded by the institution or local law enforcement; and

4.
 
Subject to the limitations in subsection B, a comprehensive description of the incident, including the findings, charges, and sanctions placed on the organization.

B.
 
Any reports made pursuant to subsection A shall not include any personally identifiable information of any students involved in the hazing misconduct and shall be subject to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g.

C.
 
Each institution shall update the report described in subsection A at least 10 calendar days before the start of fall and spring academic semesters.

D.
 
Reports required pursuant to this section shall be available on each institution's homepage and Greek Life homepage, or its equivalent in a prominent location, and a hardcopy notice of the nature and availability of the reports, including the website address where they can be found, shall be provided to all attendees at student orientations.

E.
 
Each institution shall publicly maintain reports for a minimum of 10 years from the date of the initial disclosure of a report.

F.
 
Each institution shall annually update and report actual findings of violations of the institution's code of conduct or of federal or state laws pertaining to hazing made pursuant to this section to the Timothy J. Piazza Center for Fraternity and Sorority Research and Reform at The Pennsylvania State University to update each organization's national card and provide easily accessible documentation of all hazing incidents and provide additional awareness and easily accessible information on hazing.

2022, cc. 693 , 694 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-1226 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle III / Chapter 12 / Article 2 / Section 23.1-1226
Powers; issuance of negotiable notes
Status: in_force

The Authority may issue negotiable notes for any corporate purpose or renew any notes by the issuance of new notes, whether or not the notes to be renewed have matured. The Authority may issue notes partly to renew notes or to discharge other obligations then outstanding and partly for any other purpose. Such notes may be authorized, sold, executed, and delivered in the same manner as bonds. Any resolution authorizing notes or any issuance of notes by the Authority may contain any provision that the Authority may include in any resolution authorizing revenue bonds or any issuance of revenue bonds by the Authority, and the Authority may include in any note any term, covenant, or condition that it may include in any bond. All such notes are payable solely from the revenues of the Authority, subject only to any contractual rights of the holders of any of its notes or other obligations then outstanding.

1972, c. 686, § 23-30.46; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-809 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle II / Chapter 8 / Article 3 / Section 23.1-809
Public institutions of higher education; establishment of campus police departments authorized; employment of officers
Status: in_force

A. The governing board of each public institution of higher education may establish a campus police department and employ campus police officers and auxiliary police forces upon appointment as provided in §§ 23.1-811 and 23.1-812 . Such employment is governed by the Virginia Personnel Act (§ 2.2-2900 et seq.), except that the governing board of a public institution of higher education may direct that the employment of the chief of the campus police department is not governed by the Virginia Personnel Act.

B. The Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority may employ police officers and auxiliary police forces as provided in this article and in § 23.1-2406 , except that the employment of such officers and forces is not governed by the Virginia Personnel Act (§ 2.2-2900 et seq.).

1977, c. 79, § 23-232; 1991, c. 711; 1996, cc. 905 , 1046 ; 2000, c. 720 ; 2009, c. 596 ; 2016, c. 588 ; 2023, cc. 756 , 778 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-3225 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle V / Chapter 32 / Article 7 / Section 23.1-3225
Repealed
Status: repealed

Repealed by Acts 2022, c. 437 , cl. 2.
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-2636 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle IV / Chapter 26 / Article 5 / Section 23.1-2636
Director
Status: in_force

A. The president of the University, with the approval of the board, shall appoint a director to serve as the principal administrative officer of the Housing Center. The director shall be under the supervision of the president of the University or his designee.

B. The director shall exercise all powers imposed upon him by law, carry out the specific duties imposed on him by the president of the University, and develop appropriate policies and procedures, with the advice of the Board of Housing and Community Development, for (i) identifying priority research problems; (ii) cooperating with the General Assembly; federal, state, and local agencies; nonprofit organizations; and private industry in formulating its research programs; (iii) selecting research projects to be funded; and (iv) disseminating information and transferring technology relating to housing and housing problems within the Commonwealth. The director shall employ such personnel and secure such services as may be required to carry out the purposes of this article, expend appropriated funds, and accept moneys from federal or private sources for cost-sharing on projects.

1989, c. 700, §§ 23-135.7:17, 23-135.7:18; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-303 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle I / Chapter 3 / Section 23.1-303
Calculation of state general fund share of an institution's basic operations and instruction funding need; cost of education
Status: in_force

A. Following consultation with each public institution of higher education and the Higher Education Advisory Committee described in § 23.1-309 , the Council shall calculate the basic operations and instruction funding need of each public institution of higher education as provided in subsection B for each year of the next biennium and make such calculation available to the Governor, the General Assembly, and all public institutions of higher education. The Governor shall take into account each institution's basic operations and instruction funding need and the Commonwealth's funding split policy established in the general appropriation act by which 67 percent of an institution's cost of education for Virginia students is funded from the state general fund and 33 percent from funds other than the state general fund during the preparation of his proposed biennial budget bill for the next biennium, and the General Assembly shall take such items into account in enacting the general appropriation act for the next biennium. Between such biennial recalculations, the General Assembly may increase or decrease the appropriation of basic operations and instruction funding to a public institution of higher education to correspond with an increase or decrease in Virginia undergraduate student enrollment at the institution as provided in § 23.1-304 , or the institution's meeting or not meeting targeted financial incentives listed in § 23.1-305 , or for any other purpose deemed appropriate by the General Assembly.

B. The basic operations and instruction funding need of each public institution of higher education for each fiscal year of the biennium shall consist of the sum of (i) the institution's cost of education for the total enrollment in actual attendance during the fiscal year that ended on June 30 of each odd-numbered year, which shall be determined using a cost-based funding policy that consists of (a) a set of formulas for calculating (1) educational cost based on faculty-student ratios by discipline and level and (2) the educational and general programs of instruction, academic support, student services, institutional support, and operation and maintenance of physical plant and (b) adjustments based on particular state policies or specific institutional missions or conditions; (ii) the amount required to reach the Commonwealth's faculty salary goal of the 60th percentile of the most recently reported average faculty salaries paid by that institution's peer institutions as established in the general appropriation act; and (iii) such other funding for educational and general services as the General Assembly may appropriate.

C. State general funds shall be allocated and appropriated to public institutions of higher education in a fair and equitable manner such that, to the extent practicable, the percentage of the cost of education for Virginia students enrolled at an institution to be funded from state general funds is the same for each institution. To the extent that the percentages differ among institutions, that fact shall be taken into account as the Governor deems appropriate in his proposed biennial budget bill and by the General Assembly as it deems appropriate in the general appropriation act.

2011, cc. 828 , 869 , § 23-38.87:13; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-509.1 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle II / Chapter 5 / Section 23.1-509.1
Alternative tuition or fee structures
Status: in_force

Any public institution of higher education may offer alternative tuition or fee structures to students that result in lower costs of attendance, including discounted tuition, flat tuition rates, discounted student fees, or student fee and student services flexibility, to any first-time, incoming freshman undergraduate student who (i) has established domicile, as that term is defined in § 23.1-500 , in the Commonwealth and (ii) enrolls full time with the intent to earn a degree in a program that leads to employment in a high-demand field in the region. Such an alternative tuition or fee structure may be renewed each year if the recipient maintains eligibility for the alternative tuition and fee structure. The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia shall offer guidance, upon request, to any public institution of higher education in establishing an alternative tuition or fee structure pursuant to this section.

2016, c. 523 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-2506 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle IV / Chapter 25 / Section 23.1-2506
State cadets
Status: in_force

A. The Institute may admit annually as state cadets upon evidence of fair moral character individuals selected from the Commonwealth at large who are at least 16 but not more than 25 years old.

B. The board shall provide financial assistance equal to a state cadet applicant's demonstrated need up to the Institute's prevailing charges for tuition, mandatory fees, and other necessary charges.

C. Each state cadet who remains enrolled in the Institute for two years or more shall (i) teach in a public elementary or secondary school in the Commonwealth for two years within the three years immediately after leaving the Institute and report in writing to the superintendent of the Institute on or before the first day of June of each year succeeding the date of his leaving the Institute until he has discharged fully such obligation to the Commonwealth, (ii) serve an enlistment in the National Guard of the Commonwealth, (iii) serve for two years as an engineer for the Commonwealth Transportation Board, (iv) serve for two years as an engineer with the State Department of Health, (v) serve on active duty for two years as a member of some component of the armed services of the United States, or (vi) with the approval of the board, serve two years in any capacity as an employee of the Commonwealth.

D. Any cadet who fails to fulfill his obligation pursuant to subsection C shall repay all funds received from the Commonwealth. The board may excuse such cadet from any or all of these obligations in such cases as it determines is appropriate.

Code 1919, §§ 845, 849, §§ 23-105, 23-107; 1924, pp. 170, 214; 1928, p. 1227; Michie Code 1942, § 845a, § 23-106; 1952, c. 482; 1958, c. 569; 1973, c. 83; 1997, c. 788 ; 2006, c. 810 ; 2016, c. 588 ; 2020, c. 1047 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-2625 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle IV / Chapter 26 / Article 3 / Section 23.1-2625
Executive director
Status: in_force

The board shall appoint an executive director for the Center who, subject to the approval of the board, shall:

1. Exercise all powers and perform all duties imposed upon him by law;

2. Carry out the specific duties imposed upon him by the board; and

3. Employ such personnel and contract for such services as may be required to carry out the purposes of this article.

1977, c. 543, §§ 23-135.7:4, 23-135.7:5; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-1603 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle IV / Chapter 16 / Section 23.1-1603
Program of instruction to educate and train teachers
Status: in_force

The University shall maintain a program of instruction to educate and train teachers for the public elementary and secondary schools of the Commonwealth without excluding other programs of instruction.

1964, c. 97, § 23-164.9; 1977, cc. 296, 319; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-2200 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle IV / Chapter 22 / Article 1 / Section 23.1-2200
Corporate name; name of the University
Status: in_force

A. The board of visitors of the University of Virginia (the board) is a corporation under the name and style of "the Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia" and has, in addition to its other powers, all the corporate powers given to corporations by the provisions of Title 13.1 except those powers that are confined to corporations created pursuant to Title 13.1. The board shall at all times be under the control of the General Assembly.

B. The institution shall be known as the University of Virginia (the University).

Code 1919, § 806, § 23-69; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-2300 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle IV / Chapter 23 / Section 23.1-2300
Corporate name; name of the University
Status: in_force

A. The board of visitors of Virginia Commonwealth University (the board) is a corporation under the name and style of "Virginia Commonwealth University" and has, in addition to its other powers, all the corporate powers given to corporations by the provisions of Title 13.1 except those powers that are confined to corporations created pursuant to Title 13.1. The board shall at all times be under the control of the General Assembly.

B. The institution shall be known as Virginia Commonwealth University (the University).

1968, c. 93, §§ 23-50.4, 23-50.8; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-1234 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle III / Chapter 12 / Article 2 / Section 23.1-1234
Exemption from taxation
Status: in_force

Neither the Authority nor its agent are required to pay any taxes or assessments upon or with respect to a project, any property acquired or used by the Authority or its agent under the provisions of this article, or the income from any such project or property. Any bonds issued under the provisions of this article, the transfer of such bonds, and the income from such bonds, including any profit made on the sale of such bonds, are exempt from taxation of any kind by the Commonwealth and the localities and other political subdivisions of the Commonwealth.

1972, c. 686, § 23-30.53; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-2907.1 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle IV / Chapter 29 / Section 23.1-2907.1
Policy for award of academic credit for apprenticeship credentials
Status: in_force

The State Board shall require each comprehensive community college to develop policies and procedures for the award of academic credit to any student enrolled in a comprehensive community college who has successfully completed a state-approved registered apprenticeship credential in a field that is aligned with a credit-bearing program of study at the comprehensive community college in which the student is enrolled. Such policies shall ensure that academic credit is awarded only to students who have achieved the same outcomes and with the same academic rigor as in the equivalent courses offered by the institution.

2017, cc. 21 , 130 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-2624 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle IV / Chapter 26 / Article 3 / Section 23.1-2624
Control and supervision
Status: in_force

The Center is subject to the control and supervision of the board.

1977, c. 543, § 23-135.7:3; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-607.1 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle II / Chapter 6 / Article 1 / Section 23.1-607.1
Veterans; withdrawal; tuition refund
Status: in_force

A. As used in this section, "veteran" has the same meaning as provided in § 23.1-500 .

B. Each public institution of higher education shall provide a refund of the tuition and mandatory fees paid by any veteran student for any course from which such veteran student is forced to withdraw, for the first time, due to a service-connected medical condition during a semester, as certified in writing to the institution by a physician licensed to practice medicine pursuant to Chapter 29 (§ 54.1-2900 et seq.) of Title 54.1 who treated the veteran student for such medical condition. Such refund shall not be issued when three-quarters of a course has been completed at the time that the veteran student withdraws from the course. The time period that constitutes three-quarters of a course shall be determined by the institution.

C. Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect any such student's ability to reenroll at the institution.

2020, c. 434 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-1120 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle III / Chapter 11 / Section 23.1-1120
Exchange and cancellation of consol coupon bonds of the Commonwealth
Status: in_force

The following sections of the Code of Virginia of 1919 are continued in effect:

1. Section 991, relating to the exchange of consol coupon bonds held by colleges, etc., for funded registered consol bonds; and

2. Section 992, relating to the cancellation of such bonds surrendered in exchange.

Code 1919, §§ 991, 992, § 23-6; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-710 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle II / Chapter 7 / Section 23.1-710
Forms and audit of accounts and records
Status: in_force

The accounts and records of the board showing the receipt and disbursement of funds from whatever source derived shall be in such form as the Auditor of Public Accounts prescribes, provided that such accounts correspond as nearly as possible to the accounts and records for such matters maintained by corporate enterprises. The Auditor of Public Accounts or his legally authorized representatives shall annually audit the accounts of the board, and the board shall bear the cost of such audit services.

1994, c. 661 , § 23-38.85; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-621 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle II / Chapter 6 / Article 3 / Section 23.1-621
Additional student loan funds
Status: in_force

A. Whenever an institution's fund is inadequate to carry out fully the purpose for which the fund was established, the governing board and chief executive officer of such institution, with the prior written consent and approval of the Governor, are authorized, for the purpose of providing an additional fund, to borrow from such sources and on such terms as may be approved by the Governor an amount not to exceed $25,000 and provide for such extensions or renewals of such loans as may be necessary. Such additional fund shall be used only in making loans to students as provided in this article and for no other purpose.

B. The repayments and interest accretions to the additional fund shall be used insofar as may be necessary to repay the indebtedness of the institution created by the governing board and chief executive officer in establishing such additional fund.

C. Such additional amounts may be borrowed as may be deemed necessary by the governing board and chief executive officer of the institution, with the Governor's approval, but in no event shall the amount of the additional fund, including cash, notes receivable, and all amounts borrowed and not repaid exceed $50,000.

D. Accounts shall be kept and reports rendered for each such additional fund in all respects as required by this article for funds created by appropriations from the general fund of the state treasury and the Auditor of Public Accounts shall biennially exhibit in his report the amount of the additional fund at each institution.

1978, c. 745, § 23-38.10:7; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-305 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle I / Chapter 3 / Section 23.1-305
Public institutions of higher education; targeted economic and innovation incentives
Status: in_force

A. The Governor shall consider and may recommend and the General Assembly shall consider and may fund targeted economic and innovation incentives to achieve the objective and purposes of this chapter. Such incentives may include incentives based on the economic opportunity metrics developed pursuant to subdivision B 4 of § 23.1-309 and incentives for:

1. Increased enrollment of Virginia students, in addition to the per student funding provided by § 23.1-304 ;

2. Increased degree completion for Virginia residents who have partial credit completion for a degree;

3. Increased degree completion in a timely or expedited manner;

4. Improved retention and graduation rates;

5. Increased degree production in STEM or other high-need areas such as the health care-related professions;

6. Increased research, including regional and public-private collaboration;

7. Optimal year-round utilization of resources and other efficiency reforms designed to reduce total institutional cost;

8. Technology-enhanced instruction, including course redesign, online instruction, and resource sharing among institutions; and

9. Enhanced comprehensive community college transfer programs and grants and other enhanced degree path programs.

B. The Governor and the General Assembly shall consider maintenance of effort initiatives for individual institutions with unique missions and demonstrable performance in specific incentive areas identified pursuant to subsection A.

C. The criteria for measuring whether the incentive areas in subsection A have been met, and the benefits or consequences for meeting or not meeting such incentive areas, shall be developed and reviewed as provided in subdivisions B 3 and 4 of § 23.1-309 .

2011, cc. 828 , 869 , § 23-38.87:16; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-2416 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle IV / Chapter 24 / Section 23.1-2416
Retirement benefits for employees of the Authority
Status: in_force

A. The Authority may establish and determine the effective date of one or more retirement plans covering in whole or in part its employees, including employees who, prior to the effective date of any plan established pursuant to this section, participated in any plan established pursuant to § 51.1-126 or 51.1-126.1 or former § 51.1-126.2. The Authority may make contributions for the benefit of its employees who elect to participate in such plan or arrangement rather than in any other retirement system established by Chapter 1 (§ 51.1-124.1 et seq.) of Title 51.1.

B. Except in the case of an employee of the Authority hired prior to July 1, 1998, who made an irrevocable election to participate in the retirement plan established by Chapter 1 (§ 51.1-124.1 et seq.) of Title 51.1 or any plan previously established by the Authority in accordance with guidelines established by the Authority, each eligible employee of the Authority shall participate in a plan established by the Authority pursuant to subsection A.

C. No employee of the Authority who is an active member of a plan established pursuant to subsection A shall also be an active member of the retirement system established pursuant to Chapter 1 (§ 51.1-124.1 et seq.) of Title 51.1 or a beneficiary of such retirement system other than as a contingent annuitant.

D. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the contribution by the Authority to any other retirement plan established pursuant to subsection A on behalf of employees of the Authority hired before July 1, 1998, shall be equal to the lesser of (i) the contribution the Commonwealth would be required to make if the employee were a member of the retirement system established by Chapter 1 (§ 51.1-124.1 et seq.) of Title 51.1 or (ii) eight percent of creditable compensation. The contribution by the Authority to any retirement plan established pursuant to subsection A on behalf of employees of the Authority hired on or after July 1, 1998, shall be determined by the board.

E. If the University has adopted a retirement plan under § 51.1-126 for its employees who are engaged in the performance of teaching, administrative, or research duties, the plan established by the Authority pursuant to subsection A shall offer similar investment opportunities as are available to the participants of the plan established pursuant to § 51.1-126 .

F. The Authority shall develop policies and procedures for the administration of any retirement plan established by the Authority pursuant to subsection A. A copy of such policies and procedures shall be filed with the Board of Trustees of the Virginia Retirement System.

1998, c. 449 , § 23-50.16:24.1; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-1027 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle III / Chapter 10 / Article 4 / Section 23.1-1027
Covered institutions; duties; tuition, fees, rentals, and other charges
Status: in_force

Each covered institution shall fix, revise, charge, and collect tuition, rates, rentals, fees, and other charges for the services, goods, or facilities furnished by or on behalf of such institution and may adopt policies regarding any such service rendered or the use, occupancy, or operation of any such facility.

2005, cc. 933 , 945 , § 23-38.103; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-2101 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle IV / Chapter 21 / Section 23.1-2101
Membership
Status: in_force

A. The board shall consist of 15 members appointed by the Governor, of whom at least 11 shall be residents of the Commonwealth.

B. The alumni association of the University may submit to the Governor a list of at least three nominees for each vacancy on the board, whether the vacancy occurs by expiration of a term or otherwise. The Governor may appoint a member from the list of nominees.

1964, c. 50, §§ 23-155.4, 23-155.5; 1976, c. 25; 2007, cc. 471 , 727 ; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-1301.1 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle IV / Chapter 13 / Section 23.1-1301.1
Repealed
Status: repealed

Repealed by Acts 2020, c. 490 , cl. 2.
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-218 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle I / Chapter 2 / Article 3 / Section 23.1-218
List of postsecondary schools holding valid certification
Status: in_force

A. The Council shall maintain a list of postsecondary schools holding valid certification under the provisions of this article and shall make such list available to the public.

B. Upon confirmation of any notification or discovery of any postsecondary school operating without its certification or approval, the Council shall notify in writing the relevant local Commissioner of the Revenue or other official serving such equivalent functions of the postsecondary school's violation of such certification or approval requirement and shall recommend revocation of the postsecondary school's business license.

2004, c. 991 , § 23-276.15; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-3127 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle V / Chapter 31 / Article 7 / Section 23.1-3127
Powers of the board
Status: in_force

A. The board has, in addition to its other powers, all the corporate powers given to corporations by the provisions of Title 13.1, except in those cases where, by the express terms of its provisions, it is confined to corporations created under that title. The board may accept, execute, and administer any trust in which it may have an interest under the terms of the instrument creating the trust.

B. The board may establish and administer agreements with (i) public institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education to provide undergraduate-level and graduate-level instructional programs at the Center and (ii) Virginia Highlands Community College and other public institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education to provide freshman-level and sophomore-level courses and associate degrees. The board shall seek opportunities to collaborate with local comprehensive community colleges to meet specialized noncredit workforce training needs identified by industry. However, if local community colleges are unable to meet identified industry needs, then the board may seek to collaborate with other education providers or may provide Center-delivered specialized noncredit workforce training independent of local comprehensive community colleges.

C. The board may, on behalf of the Center, apply for, accept, and expend gifts, grants, or donations from public or private sources to enable it to carry out its objectives.

D. Attendant to the authority granted to the board pursuant to § 23.1-3100.1 to establish and maintain a campus security department and to employ campus security personnel therein, the board may permit such campus security personnel to carry firearms in the performance of their official duties, provided that such campus security personnel are qualified in accordance with the provisions of § 9.1-139 to be employed as an armed security officer and are not otherwise prohibited by law from carrying a firearm. If the board so permits such campus security personnel to carry firearms in the performance of their duties, such campus security personnel shall be considered armed security officers, as that term is defined § 9.1-138 , who are required to be registered by the Department of Criminal Justice Services pursuant to subsection C of § 9.1-139 and shall comply with all relevant provisions of Article 4 (§ 9.1-138 et seq.) of Chapter 1 of Title 9.1 and regulations of the Criminal Justice Services Board relating to armed security officers, including any compulsory minimum training standards established by the Criminal Justice Services Board pursuant to subsection A of § 9.1-141 .

1991, c. 627, §§ 23-231.4, 23-231.6; 1998, c. 78 ; 1999, cc. 424 , 437 ; 2016, c. 588 ; 2019, c. 766 ; 2025, cc. 113 , 174 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-611.1 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle II / Chapter 6 / Article 1 / Section 23.1-611.1
Financial aid award notification
Status: in_force

Any comprehensive financial aid award notification provided to a student by a public institution of higher education or private institution of higher education shall meet the requirements and best practices established by the Council in its Financial Aid Award Letters Policies and Guidance.

2019, cc. 571 , 572 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-2004 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle IV / Chapter 20 / Section 23.1-2004
Program of instruction to educate and train teachers
Status: in_force

The University may maintain a program of instruction to educate and train teachers for the public elementary and secondary schools of the Commonwealth.

1962, c. 69, § 23-49.20; 1966, c. 18; 1974, c. 317; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-2618 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle IV / Chapter 26 / Article 2 / Section 23.1-2618
Centers; function
Status: in_force

The Centers shall conduct basic and applied research in the fields that may bear directly on the interests of commercial growers of vegetable and ornamental crops in the Commonwealth. The Centers shall coordinate their research with related work of the Station to avoid unnecessary duplication of effort. The Centers shall disseminate the results of their research conducted pursuant to this section.

1985, c. 505, § 23-155.02; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-1009 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle III / Chapter 10 / Article 4 / Section 23.1-1009
Covered institutions; operational authority; public works and other projects
Status: in_force

A. Each covered institution may acquire, plan, design, construct, own, rent as landlord or tenant, operate, control, remove, renovate, enlarge, equip, and maintain, directly or through stock or nonstock corporations or other entities, any project. Such project may be owned or operated by the institution, other persons, or jointly by such institution and other persons and may be operated within or outside the Commonwealth as long as (i) the operations of such project are necessary or desirable to assist the institution in carrying out its public purposes within the Commonwealth and (ii) any private benefit resulting to any such other private persons from any such project is merely incidental to the public benefit of such project.

B. Each covered institution may continue, adopt, and enforce policies for the operation of any facility, including any veterinary facility, hospital, or other health care and related facility owned or operated by the institution. Any such policies pertaining to the operation of any veterinary facility, hospital, or other health care or related facility may include the conditions of practicing any health profession or veterinary medicine in the facility, the admission and treatment of patients, the procedures for determining the qualification of patients for indigent care or other programs, and the protection of patients and employees, provided that such policies do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other factor prohibited by law.

C. Each covered institution shall expressly agree to comply with the public works contract requirements set forth in § 2.2-4321.3 .

2005, cc. 933 , 945 , § 23-38.100; 2016, c. 588 ; 2020, c. 1137 ; 2026, cc. 1014 , 1060 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-3101 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle V / Chapter 31 / Article 2 / Section 23.1-3101
A.L. Philpott Manufacturing Extension Partnership established; purpose and duties
Status: in_force

A. The A.L. Philpott Manufacturing Extension Partnership (the Extension Partnership), doing business as Genedge Alliance, is established as a political subdivision of the Commonwealth to help create and maintain industrial and manufacturing jobs. The Extension Partnership shall:

1. Develop, demonstrate, test, and assist in the implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies;

2. Promote industrial expansion by providing manufacturing technology consulting services to manufacturers in the Commonwealth;

3. Foster the creation of manufacturing networks and the development of buyer and supplier relationships in the region and throughout the Commonwealth;

4. Serve as a resource center for industrial training and technology transfer programs for the renewal, enhancement, and expansion of existing manufacturing enterprises and manufacturing modernization outreach;

5. Be available as a federal demonstration center for the training of displaced workers in any manufacturing area; and

6. Receive and accept any available grants from any federal, state, or private agency, corporation, association, or person to be expended in fulfilling the duties enumerated in this subsection.

B. The Extension Partnership is a local or regional industrial or economic development authority or organization for purposes of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (§ 2.2-3700 et seq.).

1992, cc. 217, 668, § 23-231.8; 1994, cc. 31 , 383 ; 1996, c. 336 ; 1997, c. 324 ; 2016, c. 588 ; 2020, c. 398 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-1218 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle III / Chapter 12 / Article 1 / Section 23.1-1218
Article liberally construed; powers of Authority not subject to supervision by certain entities
Status: in_force

A. This article, being necessary for the welfare of the Commonwealth and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purpose of this article.

B. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this article, none of the powers granted to the Authority under the provisions of this article are subject to the supervision or regulation or require the approval or consent of (i) any locality or political subdivision of the Commonwealth or (ii) any commission, board, bureau, official, or agency of (a) any such locality or political subdivision or (b) the Commonwealth.

1964, c. 607, § 23-30.37; 1966, c. 685; 2015, c. 709 ; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-3201 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle V / Chapter 32 / Article 2 / Section 23.1-3201
Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia established
Status: in_force

The Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia (the Museum) is established as a state agency and educational institution. The purpose of the Museum is to construct, operate, and maintain, in the Augusta County, Staunton, and Waynesboro area of the Commonwealth, an outdoor museum to commemorate on an international scale the contributions of the pioneers and colonial frontiersmen and frontierswomen of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to the creation and development of the United States. The Museum is responsible for administering such historical and interpretive programs as may be established by the board of trustees of the Museum.

2000, c. 541 , § 23-296; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-108 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle I / Chapter 1 / Article 2 / Section 23.1-108
Foundations; annual reporting requirements
Status: in_force

A. Each public institution of higher education shall release an annual report regarding foundations associated with the institution setting forth foundation expenses. The annual report shall include:

1. The total annual expenditures by each foundation;

2. The percentage of expenditures used for scholarships or financial aid by each foundation;

3. The percentage of expenditures used for faculty compensation by each foundation;

4. The percentage of expenditures used for program costs by each foundation;

5. The percentage of expenditures used for equipment and technology by each foundation;

6. The percentage of expenditures used for administrative support by each foundation; and

7. The percentage of expenditures used for executive compensation by each foundation.

B. This section shall not apply to the Virginia Community College System.

2020, c. 511 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-3138 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle V / Chapter 31 / Article 9 / Section 23.1-3138
Procurement and information technology
Status: in_force

A. The Authority shall be exempt from the provisions of the Virginia Public Procurement Act (§ 2.2-4300 et seq.), except for § 2.2-4342 , which shall not be construed to require compliance with the prequalification application procedures of subsection B of § 2.2-4317 , if it adopts and complies with policies for the procurement of goods and services, including professional services, that (i) are based upon competitive principles; (ii) in each instance seek competition to the maximum practical degree; (iii) implement a system of competitive negotiation for professional services pursuant to §§ 2.2-4303.1 and 2.2-4302.2 ; (iv) prohibit discrimination in the solicitation and award of contracts based on the bidder's or offeror's race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability or on any other basis prohibited by state or federal law; (v) incorporate the prompt payment principles of §§ 2.2-4350 and 2.2-4354 ; (vi) consider the impact on correctional enterprises under § 53.1-47 ; (vii) provide that whenever solicitations are made seeking competitive procurement of goods or services, it shall be a priority of the Authority to provide for fair and reasonable consideration of small, women-owned, and minority-owned businesses and to promote and encourage a diversity of suppliers; and (viii) identify the public, educational, and operational interests served by any procurement rule that deviates from procurement rules in the Virginia Public Procurement Act (§ 2.2-4300 et seq.).

B. The Authority shall be exempt from the provisions governing the Virginia Information Technologies Agency in Chapter 20.1 (§ 2.2-2005 et seq.) of Title 2.2 and the provisions governing the Information Technology Advisory Council in Article 35 (§ 2.2-2699.5 et seq.) of Chapter 26 of Title 2.2, if it adopts and complies with policies and professional best practices regarding strategic planning for information technology, project management, security, budgeting, infrastructure, and ongoing operations.

2017, c. 686 ; 2020, c. 1137 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-408.2 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle II / Chapter 4 / Section 23.1-408.2
Student-athletes; biometric data; protection and limitations
Status: in_force

A. As used in this section:

"Biometric data" means an individual's physiological, biological, or behavioral characteristics that are used or intended to be used alone or in combination with other identifying data to establish such individual's identity. "Biometric data" includes information pertaining to an individual's deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA); imagery of the iris, retina, fingerprint, face, hand, palm, and vein patterns and voice recordings from which an identifier template, such as a faceprint, a minutiae template, or a voiceprint, can be extracted; keystroke patterns or rhythms; gait patterns or rhythms; and sleep, health, or exercise data that contain identifying information.

"Institution" means the same as that term is defined in § 23.1-408.1 .

"Student-athlete" means the same as that term is defined in § 23.1-408.1 .

B. No institution shall disclose to any individual or entity outside of the institution any enrolled student-athlete's biometric data without the prior written consent of the student-athlete.

C. No individual or entity shall make the possession, use, or ownership of or the rights to any student-athlete's biometric data a condition of any contract with the student-athlete for the use of the student-athlete's name, image, or likeness without the prior written consent of the student-athlete in a writing that is separate and apart from such contract.

2026, c. 247 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-409 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle II / Chapter 4 / Section 23.1-409
Transparency in higher education information
Status: in_force

A. Each baccalaureate public institution of higher education shall maintain and update annually no later than September 30 a tab or link on the home page of its website that shall include the following information:

1. The institution's six-year undergraduate graduation rate for each of the past 10 years;

2. The institution's freshman-to-sophomore retention rate for full-time undergraduate students for each of the past 10 years;

3. The institution's average annual percentage increase in base undergraduate tuition for each of the past 10 years;

4. The institution's average annual percentage increase in mandatory undergraduate comprehensive student fees for each of the past 10 years;

5. A link to the annual report of the use of student fees as required by § 23.1-408 ;

6. A link to the postsecondary education and employment data referenced in subsection D of § 23.1-204.1 ; and

7. A summary of the institution's budget, consistent with the institution's annual budgeting process, that includes (i) the major budget units (MBUs) in the institution and standard expenditure categories within each MBU for the current fiscal year and the previous fiscal year or (ii) a link to the annual reports required by subdivision B 11 of § 23.1-1303 .

B. The Council shall maintain on its website a comparison of each baccalaureate public institution of higher education to each other baccalaureate public institution of higher education on the following measures:

1. The middle 50 percent test score range of first-time undergraduate students whose ACT or SAT scores were in the twenty-fifth to seventy-fifth percentiles of the scores of enrolled students;

2. The percentage of the students who applied for and were offered first-time undergraduate admission;

3. The average and net annual total tuition and fees and room and board for a full-time undergraduate student living on campus;

4. Average undergraduate student educational debt;

5. The first year to second year retention rates for full-time undergraduate students;

6. The four-year, five-year, and six-year undergraduate graduation rates;

7. The percentage of students eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant;

8. The average wages of undergraduate alumni within the first five years of graduation; and

9. The average wages of undergraduate alumni within 20 years of graduation.

C. Each baccalaureate public institution of higher education shall maintain a link on its website to the comparison of measures maintained by the Council pursuant to subsection B.

2015, cc. 325 , 328 , § 23-2.6; 2016, c. 588 ; 2018, c. 387 ; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 447 ; 2022, c. 365 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-1500 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle IV / Chapter 15 / Section 23.1-1500
Corporate name; name of the University
Status: in_force

A. The board of visitors of George Mason University (the board) is a corporation under the name and style of "The Rector and Visitors of George Mason University" and has, in addition to its other powers, all the corporate powers given to corporations by the provisions of Title 13.1 except those powers that are confined to corporations created pursuant to Title 13.1. The board shall at all times be under the control of the General Assembly.

B. The institution shall be known as George Mason University (the University).

1972, c. 550, § 23-91.24; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-3219 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle V / Chapter 32 / Article 6 / Section 23.1-3219
Authority of Art and Architectural Review Board
Status: in_force

The Art and Architectural Review Board shall not control, manage, or supervise in any way the board in the exercise of its powers and duties, except that in the matter of additions, repairs, and alterations to the exterior of the Museum building the Art and Architectural Review Board shall continue to exercise the powers now conferred on it by law.

1997, c. 367 , § 23-253.6; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-1216 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle III / Chapter 12 / Article 1 / Section 23.1-1216
Annual report; examination of records, books, and accounts
Status: in_force

A. The Authority shall submit to the Governor and General Assembly an annual report of the interim activity and work of the Authority on or before November 1 of each year. Such report shall be submitted as a report document as provided in the procedures of the Division of Legislative Automated Systems for the processing of legislative documents and reports and shall be posted on the General Assembly's website. Such report shall contain, at a minimum, the annual financial statements of the Authority for the year ending the preceding June 30.

B. The records, books, and accounts of the Authority are subject to examination and inspection by duly authorized representatives of the General Assembly and any bondholder at any reasonable time, provided that such examination and inspection do not unduly interrupt or interfere with the business of the Authority.

1964, c. 607, § 23-30.36; 1966, c. 685; 1984, c. 734; 1985, c. 146; 2004, c. 650 ; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-804 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle II / Chapter 8 / Article 2 / Section 23.1-804
Institutional crisis and emergency management plan
Status: in_force

A. The governing board of each public institution of higher education shall develop, adopt, and keep current a written crisis and emergency management plan. The plan shall (i) require the Department of Criminal Justice Services and the Virginia Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund to be contacted immediately to deploy assistance in the event of an emergency as defined in the emergency response plan when there are victims as defined in § 19.2-11.01 and (ii) include current contact information for both agencies. The Department of Criminal Justice Services and the Virginia Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund shall be the lead coordinating agencies for those individuals determined to be victims.

B. Every four years, each public institution of higher education shall conduct a comprehensive review and revision of its crisis and emergency management plan to ensure that the plan remains current, and the revised plan shall be adopted formally by the governing board. Such review shall also be certified in writing to the Department of Emergency Management. The institution shall coordinate with the local emergency management organization, as defined in § 44-146.16 , to ensure integration into the local emergency operations plan.

C. The chief executive officer of each public institution of higher education shall annually (i) review the institution's crisis and emergency management plan; (ii) certify in writing to the Department of Emergency Management that he has reviewed the plan; and (iii) make recommendations to the institution for appropriate changes to the plan.

D. Each public institution of higher education shall annually conduct a test or exercise in accordance with the protocols established by the institution's crisis and emergency management plan and certify in writing to the Department of Emergency Management that such a test or exercise was conducted. The activation of its crisis and emergency management plan and completion of an after-action report by a public institution of higher education in response to an actual event or incident satisfies the requirement to conduct such a test or exercise.

2008, cc. 450 , 526 , § 23-9.2:9; 2009, cc. 222 , 269 ; 2010, cc. 104 , 478 ; 2012, cc. 18 , 112 , 418 ; 2016, c. 588 ; 2018, cc. 201 , 714 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-2308 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle IV / Chapter 23 / Section 23.1-2308
The Medical College of Virginia, Health Sciences Schools of the University
Status: in_force

The colleges, schools, and divisions previously existing as The Medical College of Virginia are designated the Medical College of Virginia, Health Sciences Schools of the University.

1968, c. 93, § 23-50.7; 2016, c. 588 ; 2017, c. 314 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-2908.1 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle IV / Chapter 29 / Section 23.1-2908.1
Repealed
Status: repealed

Repealed by Acts 2020, c. 490 , cl. 2.
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-3110 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle V / Chapter 31 / Article 3 / Section 23.1-3110
President or president and executive director
Status: in_force

The board may appoint a (i) president or (ii) president and executive director of the Institute who may be an employee of Averett University, Danville Community College, or Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. The president or president and executive director shall supervise and manage the Institute and shall prepare and submit, upon the direction and approval of the board, all budgets and requests for appropriations.

2002, cc. 581 , 620 , § 23-231.22; 2016, c. 588 ; 2019, c. 122 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-641 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle II / Chapter 6 / Article 7 / Section 23.1-641
Catalog to include statement of benefits
Status: in_force

Each public institution of higher education shall prominently include in its course catalog a statement of the benefits provided by this article for senior citizens.

1974, c. 463, § 23-38.59; 1977, c. 281; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-216 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle I / Chapter 2 / Article 3 / Section 23.1-216
Career College Advisory Board established
Status: in_force

A. The Council shall establish and seek the advice of the Career College Advisory Board, which shall assist the Council in the performance of its duties and provide advisory services in academic and administrative matters relating to proprietary private postsecondary schools, excluding vocational non-college degree schools. The Career College Advisory Board shall be composed of college and university representatives and such other members as the Council may select and shall be broadly representative of proprietary private postsecondary schools, excluding vocational non-college degree schools.

B. The Career College Advisory Board shall meet at least twice each year and advise the Council and proprietary private postsecondary schools, excluding vocational non-college degree schools, regarding such matters as may come before the Career College Advisory Board. The Council may employ such qualified personnel as may be required to assist the Career College Advisory Board in the performance of its duties.

2004, c. 991 , § 23-276.13; 2016, c. 588 .
Va. Code Ann. § 23.1-810 — Virginia Code / Title 23.1 / Subtitle II / Chapter 8 / Article 3 / Section 23.1-810
Authorization for campus police departments in private institutions of higher education
Status: in_force

The governing board of each private institution of higher education may establish, in compliance with the provisions of this article, a campus police department and employ campus police officers upon appointment as provided in § 23.1-812 . Except as such provisions apply exclusively to public institutions of higher education or employees, the provisions of this article shall apply to the appointment and employment of officers and the operation, powers, duties, and jurisdiction of campus police departments at private institutions of higher education, and such departments are subject to and shall enjoy the benefits of this article. However, to be qualified to use the word "police" to describe the department or its officers, any private institution of higher education that establishes a campus police department shall require each officer to comply with the training or other requirements for law-enforcement officers established by the Department of Criminal Justice Services pursuant to Chapter 1 (§ 9.1-100 et seq.) of Title 9.1.

1992, c. 187, § 23-232.1; 2016, c. 588 .