HB551Introduced in the House of Delegates
Nondegree workforce training programs; accreditation.
Introduced by Jessica Anderson, District 71
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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. Additionally, the bill includes provisions related to the eligibility of accredited programs for state and federal workforce funding, including the federal Workforce Pell Grant.
Where it stands
Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote)
February 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (6-Y 3-N) · February 5, 2026
6
Yes
3
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
10 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adele McClure | 2 | No |
| Karrie Delaney | 9 | Yes |
| Holly Seibold | 12 | Yes |
| Joshua Cole | 28 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Guzman | 31 | No |
| Ellen McLaughlin | 36 | Yes |
| Katrina Callsen | 54 | Yes |
| Hyland Fowler | 59 | No |
| Stacey Annie Carroll | 64 | Yes |
| Barry Knight | 98 | Absent |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104054D
Referred to Committee on General Laws
Assigned HGL sub: Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process
House subcommittee offered
Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (6-Y 3-N)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB551)
Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote)
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