2026 SESSION
HOUSE SUBSTITUTE
26110335D
HOUSE BILL NO. 1377
AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE
(Proposed by the Governor
on April 13, 2026)
(Patron Prior to Substitute—Delegate Helmer)
A BILL to direct the Virginia Military Institute's Board of Visitors to examine certain aspects of higher education at the Virginia Military Institute; report.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. § 1. That the Virginia Military I nstitute (VMI) Board of Visitors (the Board) is directed to examine and determine VMI 's responsiveness to the recommendations provided in the 202 1 special investigative report commi ssioned by the S tate Council of Higher Education for Virginia ( SCHEV ) . The Board sh all further explore and recommend other changes that should be made by VMI to distance itself from the Lost Cause narrative , foster an inclusive environment, and address any other concerns raised by the Board .
§ 2 . In conducting its work, the Board shall: