Virginia SB 737 — Nondegree workforce training programs; accreditation.

Virginia, 2027. SB 737: Nondegree workforce training programs; accreditation.

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Latest action

July 21, 2026 — Continued from last session

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.

A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-2037 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 20.2 of Title 2.2 an article numbered 5, consisting of sections numbered 2.2-2058 through 2.2-2064, relating to Department of Workforce Development and Advancement; accreditation of nondegree workforce training programs.

Sponsors

• J.D. "Danny" Diggs — primary sponsor

Bill text

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Recorded votes

No roll-call votes were supplied for this bill. This does not imply that no vote occurred.

Legislative history

1. July 21, 2026Continued from last session
2. February 11, 2026Continued to next session in General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)
3. February 11, 2026Senate committee offered
4. February 9, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB737)
5. January 16, 2026Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
6. January 16, 2026Presented and ordered printed 26105262D

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