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WV HB4533
Bill
Status
1/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gary Howell
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AI Summary
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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
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Removes the "pilot" designation that previously limited Potomac State's participation to the 2023-2024 through 2025-2026 academic years
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Eliminates the requirement for the council to evaluate whether Potomac State achieved "sufficient results" to continue participation after the pilot period
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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