Senate subcommittee packages governance reforms for public universities, adopts substitute in concept After lengthy testimony and amendments, the subcommittee adopted a substitute in concept that incorporates provisions from SB 381 into SB 494 addressing independent counsel for large institutions, six-year (staggered) board terms, academic-freedom protections, board size standardization, recusal and quorum rules, and confirmation timing; the Office of the Attorney General raised concerns about counsel provisions and potential 'Commonwealth vs. Commonwealth' litigation.

Virginia's Senate subcommittee is shaking up public university governance with bold reforms aimed at reducing partisan influence and enhancing academic freedom.

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