HB5212Introduced in the House of Delegates
Relating to financial aid for post-secondary education.
Introduced by Joe Ellington, District 38
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to revise, update, and streamline the requirements for higher education grants, scholarships, loans, and financial aid for postsecondary education programs, workforce development initiatives, and workforce grants.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
April 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 671) · March 15, 2026
96
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
99 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pat McGeehan | 1 | Yes |
| Mark Zatezalo | 2 | Yes |
| Jimmy Willis | 3 | Yes |
| Bill Flanigan | 4 | Yes |
| Shawn Fluharty | 5 | Yes |
| Jeffrey Stephens | 6 | Yes |
| Charles Sheedy | 7 | Yes |
| Bill Bell | 8 | Yes |
| Betsy Kelly | 9 | Yes |
| William Anderson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Education
Introduced in House
To House Education
Markup Discussion
By substitute, do pass
On 1st reading, Special Calendar
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
Read 3rd time
Passed House (Roll No. 150)
Communicated to Senate
Introduced in Senate
To Education then Finance
To Education
Reported do pass, with amendments, but first to Finance
To Finance
Reported do pass, as amended by Education
Immediate consideration
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading
Read 2nd time
Education com. amendments adopted (Voice vote)
On 3rd reading
Read 3rd time
Passed Senate (Roll No. 561)
Senate requests House to concur
House received Senate message
House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 671)
Communicated to Senate
Completed legislative action
House Message received
To Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal
To Governor 3/25/26
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
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