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1996 SESSION

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SENATE BILL NO. 407
Senate Amendments in [ ] -- February 13, 1996
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 1.1 of Title 23 a section numbered 23-9.14:1, relating to educational programs for institutional governing boards.
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Patrons-- Chichester; Delegates: Clement, Cranwell, Diamonstein, Dickinson and Dillard
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Referred to the Committee on Education and Health
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Chapter 1.1 of Title 23 a section numbered 23-9.14:1 as follows:

§ 23-9.14:1. Educational programs for governing boards. From such funds as are appropriated for such purpose, the Council shall develop, in consultation with public institutions of higher education and members of their governing boards, educational programs for the governing boards of such institutions. New members of such governing boards [ shall may, at the discretion of the relevant board, ] be required to participate in the programs, which shall be designed to address the role, duties, and responsibilities of the governing boards and may include in-service programs on current issues in higher education. In developing such programs, the Council may consider similar educational programs for institutional governing boards in other states.