Legislators debate bills to reshape how Va. university governing boards operate

By: Charlotte Rene Woods

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: February 10, 2026

Words: 875

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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Democratic state lawmakers are trying to adjust the process for how people are appointed to public university governing boards and debating whether higher education institutions should be able to hire their own legal counsel.

A measure to that effect, House Bill 1385 by Del. Lily Franklin, D-Blacksburg, reported from a House Education subcommittee Monday. As it moves forward, a similar proposal is advancing in the state Senate. Both will continue to face deliberation …

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