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HB 551 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Nondegree workforce training programs; accreditation.

Summary
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.
Issues: ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates accreditation pathway for workforce training to align skills with industry needs and provide pathways for underserved populations, advancing workforce development.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Feb 10, 2026
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General Laws Substitute → Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process Subcommittee Substitute · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill underwent significant formatting and layout changes from a General Laws Substitute to a Professions/Occupations Subcommittee Substitute. The substantive policy content regarding workforce training program recognition appears unchanged, but the document structure was reorganized with different header formatting, page numbering, and spacing adjustments. No substantive policy modifications to the recognition pathway, eligibility criteria, or funding provisions were identified in this version.
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Header formatting changed from 'OFFERED FOR CONSIDERATION' to 'HOUSE SUBSTITUTE' with different date placement and layout structure

Page numbering and line numbering system changed from simple line numbers to a more complex formatted layout with embedded page identifiers

Spacing and indentation throughout the document was reorganized, particularly in the header sections and article titles

Added page identifier '26107219D' and 'HB551HC2' markers indicating committee review status

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Total actions
7
Key actions
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Committee
3
Feb 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
House subcommittee offered
lower
Jan 26, 2026
Committee
Assigned HGL sub: Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process
lower
Jan 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on General Laws
lower
0 primary · 6 co-sponsors

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