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WV HB4533

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gary Howell

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Potomac State College of West Virginia University becomes permanently eligible to participate in the "Learn and Earn Program," a cooperative education initiative under the state's Workforce Development Initiative

  • Removes the "pilot" designation that previously limited Potomac State's participation to the 2023-2024 through 2025-2026 academic years

  • Eliminates the requirement for the council to evaluate whether Potomac State achieved "sufficient results" to continue participation after the pilot period

  • The Learn and Earn Program requires dollar-for-dollar cash matching from participating employers who pay student salaries while students complete technical programs at community and technical colleges

Legislative Description

Including Potomac State College in the definition of community and technical college education program for participation in the “Learn and Earn Program”

Education (Higher)

Last Action

To House Education

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/3/2026
Higher Education1/19/2026
Education1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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