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Subcommittee OKs community‑college land purchase for Laurel Ridge, sends bill to appropriations
House Education, Higher Education Subcommittee · February 9, 2026
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Summary
The panel reported HB 13‑78, permitting the State Board for Community Colleges to buy just under 5 acres from Laurel Ridge’s foundation below fair market value using non‑general funds to expand career and technical education; the motion passed 7–0.
Delegate Wiley told the committee HB 13‑78 would allow the State Board for Community Colleges to acquire just under five acres from Laurel Ridge Community College’s foundation…
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