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WV HB5677

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/17/2026

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Toney

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Coalfield Career Pipeline Program to expand workforce training in West Virginia's coalfield counties
  • Authorizes funding for mobile career and technical education (CTE) units, paid apprenticeships, certification programs, and partnerships with local employers
  • Prioritizes training in commercial driver licensing, diesel and heavy equipment mechanics, healthcare, information technology, electrical, construction, and emerging energy trades
  • Gives application preference to multi-agency collaborations involving school boards, workforce development boards, economic development authorities, county commissions, and regional planning councils

Legislative Description

To create the Career Pipeline for Coalfield Counties Act.

Counties

Last Action

To House Education

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/17/2026

Full Bill Text

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