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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
New Economy Workforce Credential Grant Program; eligible institutions. Includes private technical schools offering industry-recognized noncredit workforce credentials in high-demand fields in conjunction with comprehensive community colleges as institutions that are eligible to participate in and receive reimbursement for student program completion and credential attainment pursuant to the New Economy Workforce Credential Grant Program.
AI Summary
This bill expands the types of institutions eligible to participate in the New Economy Workforce Credential Grant Program, which provides grants to students for completing workforce training programs and earning credentials in high-demand fields. Specifically, it adds private technical schools that offer industry-recognized noncredit workforce credentials in high-demand fields, provided they partner with a comprehensive community college. "Industry-recognized" means the credential demonstrates skills that employers deem necessary, and "noncredit workforce credential" refers to a certification or license that is competency-based, recognized by multiple employers, and validated by an external process. This change aims to broaden access to training for jobs in fields with a shortage of skilled workers.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Stricken from docket by Appropriations (22-Y 0-N) (on 02/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1085 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1085) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1099164.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1085/text/HB1085 |
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