Subcommittee gently lays on table bill to cap mandatory non‑education fees at 3% amid university concerns House Bill 436 would classify essential student‑service fees as tuition and cap growth of mandatory non‑education/general fees at 3% per academic year to improve transparency and predictability; universities warned the change could affect financing of previously committed projects and debt; the subcommittee gently laid the bill on the table with a 5–3 vote.

Virginia's House Bill 436 could reshape student fees by capping their growth at 3%—but university concerns are sparking debate on its financial implications.

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Virginia lawmakers push for emergency preparedness plans in students' IEPs to protect disabled children Disabled students demand emergency preparedness plans to ensure their safety during fire drills.

Virginia lawmakers are taking a stand to protect disabled students by pushing for emergency preparedness plans in IEPs, ensuring that their safety is no longer an afterthought.

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