HB551
Nondegree workforce training programs; accreditation.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 7, 2026
House: Placed on General Laws Agenda
Chief Patron:
Jessica Anderson (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. 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 ... (More) 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. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/13/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104054D
- 01/13/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
- 01/26/2026 - House: Assigned HGL sub: Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process
- 02/04/2026 - House: Placed on General Laws Agenda
- 02/05/2026 - House: House subcommittee offered
- 02/05/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (6-Y 3-N)
- 02/07/2026 - House: Placed on General Laws Agenda
