Can't let Democrats run roughshod. Absolutely no drop boxes, early, and illegal voting.

Please move to report HB357, HB732, HB1041, HB1333. Thank you.

The Student Press Law Center supports the provisions of this bill relating to section 23.1-401.2, student journalists; free speech and the press. We have no position on this bill as it relates to other sections of the law. The Student Press Law Center (SPLC) is an independent, non-partisan organization that, since 1974, has helped students of all ages participate in civic life and learn essential skills, ethics and values through the vehicle of journalism. In addition to providing education and free legal services to student journalists and advisers, we have worked alongside advocates on the ground to support “New Voices” laws, similar to 23.1-401.2, which restore and protect the freedom of the student press and clarify under which circumstances administrators may restrict or censor student media. Several of those laws include injunctive relief provisions guaranteeing the publication of illegally censored material. Such provisions provide clear recourse for student journalists and advisers, ensuring that high quality student journalism is not suppressed because of confusion as to how the law is to be enforced. We support extending these protections to Virginia's college student journalists. Thank you for supporting Virginia’s student journalists. We are available to answer any questions the committee may have. Submitted by: Hillary Davis, Advocacy and Organizing Director hdavis@splc.org

The Student Press Law Center supports the provisions of this bill relating to section 23.1-401.2, student journalists; free speech and the press. We have no position on this bill as it relates to other sections of the law. The Student Press Law Center (SPLC) is an independent, non-partisan organization that, since 1974, has helped students of all ages participate in civic life and learn essential skills, ethics and values through the vehicle of journalism. In addition to providing education and free legal services to student journalists and advisers, we have worked alongside advocates on the ground to support “New Voices” laws, similar to 23.1-401.2, which restore and protect the freedom of the student press and clarify under which circumstances administrators may restrict or censor student media. Several of those laws include injunctive relief provisions guaranteeing the publication of illegally censored material. Such provisions provide clear recourse for student journalists and advisers, ensuring that high quality student journalism is not suppressed because of confusion as to how the law is to be enforced. We support extending these protections to Virginia's college student journalists. Thank you for supporting Virginia’s student journalists. We are available to answer any questions the committee may have. Submitted by: Hillary Davis, Advocacy and Organizing Director hdavis@splc.org

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To the Virginia House of Delegates Higher Education Subcommittee, My name is Geneva Wolfe, I am a junior at The George Washington University, and I am writing to express my strongest support for House Bill 457. As a current college student, I cannot begin to express how vital this piece of legislation is for the future of our campuses. House Bill 457 would lead Virginia on a track that prioritizes the physical, mental, and emotional safety of all students. It would be part of the growing movement to change societal norms that allow for sexual violence to affect our loved one’s lives. Delegates, my heart breaks for the countless friends and peers who have confided in me about their experience being raped, sexually assaulted, or harassed. Today you have a chance to help these individuals by supporting survivors and their needs after they report incidents of sexual violence. Every Virginian student deserves to have their safety placed first, and not be silenced by fear of disciplinary retaliation from their schools. Virginia laws must work for students across the board. ALL students deserve an equal right to immunity from disciplinary action. Lawmakers, we must act now. I am deeply grateful to Delegate Helmer for saying enough is enough, we need to address this dangerous problem. Thank you for your time and energy on this bill that would improve the lives of so many Virginians. Delegates of the Higher Education Subcommittee, please vote House Bill 457 out of committee and into action for the students of Virginia. We are counting on you. My gratitude, Geneva Wolfe

Please submit HB 1280 for consideration by the full Education Committee. This bill is needed to ensure more individuals have access to the skills needed to meet the demands of our workforce pipeline.

I support HB 1280. In Virginia, businesses are facing a workforce shortage and a skills gap. This bill will increase opportunities for individuals to join our local workforce and strengthen our local economy.

I support HB 1280. In Virginia, businesses are facing a workforce shortage and a skills gap. This bill will increase opportunities for individuals to join our local workforce and strengthen our local economy.

I STAND WITH HB 1280

HB 1280 speaks to education equity by providing more choice and access to resources for individuals in traditionally underserved communities.

I support HB 1280. In Virginia, businesses are facing a workforce shortage and a skills gap. This bill will increase opportunities for individuals to join our local workforce and strengthen our local economy.

Please submit HB 1280 for consideration by the full Education Committee. This bill is needed to ensure more individuals have access to the skills needed to meet the demands of our workforce pipeline.

HB 1280 speaks to education equity by providing more choice and access to resources for individuals in traditionally underserved communities.

I support HB 1280. In Virginia, businesses are facing a workforce shortage and a skills gap. This bill will increase opportunities for individuals to join our local workforce and strengthen our local economy.

Please submit HB 1280 for consideration by the full Education Committee. This bill is needed to ensure more individuals have access to the skills needed to meet the demands of our workforce pipeline.

Good Morning . We support HB1280. HBCU’s must be included. Thank you !!!

I support HB1280

HB1280 impacts not only colleges, universities, students or their families, it is a great benefit to businesses across the Commonwealth. The student will be able to graduate and fill entry level positions that are so desperately needed, especially in healthcare and for thousands of unfilled IT jobs. The impact of this bill is exponential and the ROI is significant.