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WV SB445

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jay Taylor

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds Potomac State College of West Virginia University as a permanently eligible institution for the Learn and Earn Program
  • Removes the "pilot program" 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 Potomac State's results before allowing continued participation
  • The Learn and Earn Program is a cooperative education initiative allowing students to work with West Virginia employers while completing technical programs, with employers providing dollar-for-dollar cash match for student salaries

Legislative Description

Adding Potomac State College as eligible institution for participation in Learn and Earn Program

Education (Higher)

Last Action

To House Education

1/30/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/30/2026
Education1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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