Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 551
Nondegree workforce training programs; accreditation.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Jessica L. Anderson
Cosponsors (7)
- Charlie Schmidt
- Sam Rasoul (Democratic)
- Rozia A. Henson, Jr. (Democratic)
- Elizabeth R. Guzman (Democratic)
- Nicole Cole (Democratic)
- Nadarius E. Clark (Democratic)
- Shelly A. Simonds (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· 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 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.
Text versions
- Introduced
- General Laws Substitute
- Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process Subcommittee Substitute
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2026 House | Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Feb 10, 2026 · House
Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote) - Feb 9, 2026 · House
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB551) - Feb 5, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (6-Y 3-N) - Feb 5, 2026 · House
House subcommittee offered - Jan 26, 2026 · House
Assigned HGL sub: Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process - Jan 13, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on General Laws - Jan 13, 2026 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104054D