VA SB 737
Status unknownNondegree workforce training programs; accreditation.
Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · upper
Quick answers
Did VA SB 737 pass?
The current status of VA SB 737 is not known from the official record. Latest recorded action (2026-02-11): Continued to next session in General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)
What is VA SB 737 about?
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.
Who sponsors VA SB 737?
J.D. "Danny" Diggs is the primary sponsor of VA SB 737.
Description
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.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-16
- Latest action
- 2026-02-11 — Continued to next session in General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- J.D. "Danny" Diggsprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2026-01-16
Presented and ordered printed 26105262D
introduction
2026-01-16
Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
referral-committee
2026-02-09
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB737)
2026-02-11
Senate committee offered
2026-02-11
Continued to next session in General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)
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Votes
Continued to next session in General Laws and Technology
2026-02-11 · pass · 15-0
Member-level votes (15)
- Adam P. Ebbin: yes
- Mamie E. Locke: yes
- Bryce E. Reeves: yes
- Jeremy S. McPike: yes
- Todd E. Pillion: yes
- Aaron R. Rouse: yes
- Christopher T. Head: yes
- Emily M. Jordan: yes
- Lashrecse D. Aird: yes
- Schuyler T. VanValkenburg: yes
- Danica A. Roem: yes
- Jennifer D. Carroll Foy: yes
- Timmy French: yes
- Christie New Craig: yes
- Angelia Williams Graves: yes
Related bills
No related bills recorded for this bill.
Official source
Attribution
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