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2018 SESSION

18102191D
HOUSE BILL NO. 589
Offered January 10, 2018
Prefiled January 8, 2018
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 23.1-900.01, relating to institutions of higher education; diplomas; proof of education; method.
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Patron-- Davis
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Referred to Committee on Education
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 23.1-900.01 as follows:

§ 23.1-900.01. Diplomas; proof of education; method.

A. Each public institution of higher education and private institution of higher education may provide any diploma or other proof of education to requesting individuals or entities using the method that it deems most appropriate, in either electronic or paper form.

B. The Council shall post on its website a statement in accordance with the provisions of subsection A.