Richard Bland College; governance.

Created a new Chapter 21.1 establishing an independent board of visitors for Richard Bland College with nine members appointed by the Governor

Established staggered term appointments for the new board members to ensure continuity during the transition

Required the rector to examine options for consolidating Richard Bland College with another public institution by June 30, 2026

Required the college to submit a transition report by December 31, 2025, and future reports on college progress by June 30, 2026, 2027, and 2028

Changed the audit process so that the 2025 fiscal year audit remains under William and Mary's oversight, but future audits will be conducted by the new Richard Bland College board

Repealed the previous governance section (§ 23.1-2806) that placed Richard Bland College under William and Mary's board of visitors

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Created a new Chapter 21.1 establishing a nine-member board of visitors for Richard Bland College, replacing the previous arrangement where the college was governed by The College of William and Mary's board.

Repealed § 23.1-2806, which previously governed Richard Bland College as part of The College of William and Mary system.

Set July 1, 2026 as the effective date for the new governance structure, with staggered initial appointments to ensure continuity.

Requires the college to submit a transition report by December 31, 2025, and interim reports by June 30, 2026 and 2027, including recommendations on future consolidation options.

Established new statutory provisions for the college's powers, duties, curriculum focus, and property rights separate from The College of William and Mary.