HB538Introduced in the House of Delegates
4-Year Institutions of Higher Education - Mandatory Disclosures for New and Prospective Students (Informed Enrollment Act)
Introduced by Sarah Wolek, District 16
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring each 4-year institution of higher education in the State, by July 1, 2027, that admits first-time undergraduate students to prominently display on its publicly accessible prospective student website a link to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard website and share related information in a certain manner; and requiring the Secretary of Higher Education to notify the Department of Legislative Services within 10 days of making a determination that the College Scorecard has been terminated by a federal agency.
Where it stands
Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
March 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · March 11, 2026
136
Yes
0
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Appropriations
Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Appropriations
Favorable with Amendments {373127/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (136-0)
Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
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