VirginiaNondegree workforce training programs; accreditation.
What it does
Department of Workforce Development and Advancement; accreditation of nondegree workforce training programs. Directs the Department of Workforce Development and Advancement to establish an accreditation pathway for nondegree workforce training programs in order to align the skills of the Commonwealth's workforce with the needs of industry in the Commonwealth and to provide a workforce entrance pathway for underserved populations in the Commonwealth. The bill includes minimum standards, admissions requirements, and reporting requirements for such programs.
More detail
Additionally, the bill includes provisions related to the eligibility of accredited programs for state and federal workforce funding, including the federal Workforce Pell Grant.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jul 21Continued from last sessionLatest
- Feb 11Continued to next session in General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)
- Feb 11Senate committee offered
- Feb 9Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB737)
- Jan 16Referred to Committee on General Laws and TechnologyMinor
- Jan 16Presented and ordered printed 26105262DIntroduced