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WV HB4533
WV HB4533Including Potomac State College in the definition of community and technical college education program for participation in the “Learn and Earn Program”
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2026
03/14/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to create a program to include Potomac State College of West Virginia as an eligible institution for permanent participation in the "Learn and Earn Program". The bill removes reference to the program being a "pilot" program.
AI Summary
This bill makes permanent Potomac State College's participation in the "Learn and Earn Program," a cooperative education initiative designed to help West Virginians pursue technical education while working and earning a salary. The program requires employers to match funds for student salaries, and this bill removes the previous designation of Potomac State College's involvement as a temporary "pilot" program, ensuring its ongoing eligibility for all academic years moving forward.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
To House Education (on 02/03/2026)
Bill Topics
Education
- ‐ Higher Education
- ‐ Vocational Education
Labor and Employment
- ‐ Employment Training and Workforce Development
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4533&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill | 01/19/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - Higher Education Policy Commission | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=950694474 | 01/23/2026 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4533%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4533 | 01/19/2026 |
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