Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB551 — Nondegree workforce training programs; accreditation.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill addresses accreditation for nondegree workforce training programs.

This bill focuses on the accreditation processes for nondegree workforce training programs. It aims to establish standards and recognition for these programs.

What this means for you
  • Workers: For workers, this means potentially better quality training programs that are recognized by employers.

Summary

Nondegree workforce training programs; accreditation.

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the Code of Virginia as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

This bill amends 4 section(s) of the Code of Virginia: 2.2-2037, 2.2-2058, 2.2-205, 2.2-20.

  • 2.2-2037

    10. Establish an accreditation pathway for nondegree workforce training programs in accordance with Article 5 (§ 2.2-2058 et seq.).

    Inserts “10. Establish an accreditation pathway for nondegree workforce training programs in accordance with Article 5 (§ 2.2-2058 et seq.).”.

  • 2.2-2058

    A. As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning:

    Inserts “A. As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning:”.

  • 2.2-2058

    "Employer

    Inserts “"Employer”.

  • 2.2-2058

    -

    Inserts “-”.

  • 2.2-2058

    verified on

    Inserts “verified on”.

  • 2.2-2058

    -

    Inserts “-”.

  • 2.2-2058

    the

    Inserts “the”.

  • 2.2-2058

    -

    Inserts “-”.

  • 2.2-2058

    job learning" means documented workplace training with supervisor confirmation of tasks and hours.

    Inserts “job learning" means documented workplace training with supervisor confirmation of tasks and hours.”.

  • 2.2-2058

    "Nondegree workforce t

    Inserts “"Nondegree workforce t”.

  • 2.2-2058

    raining program" means an open-to-the-public course or program that does not award an academic degree and prepares individuals for an occupation identified within the framework of

    Inserts “raining program" means an open-to-the-public course or program that does not award an academic degree and prepares individuals for an occupation identified within the framework of”.

  • 2.2-2058

    the

    Inserts “the”.

  • 2.2-2058

    O*NET

    Inserts “O*NET”.

  • 2.2-2058

    occupational information

    Inserts “occupational information”.

  • 2.2-2058

    .

    Inserts “.”.

  • 2.2-2058

    "O*NET" means

    Inserts “"O*NET" means”.

  • 2.2-2058

    the U.S. Department of Labor

    Inserts “the U.S. Department of Labor”.

  • 2.2-2058

    '

    Inserts “'”.

  • 2.2-2058

    s Occupational Information Network, a federal occupational information system organized by standard occupational classification codes and used as a reference framework for curriculum, task, and performance expectations.

    Inserts “s Occupational Information Network, a federal occupational information system organized by standard occupational classification codes and used as a reference framework for curriculum, task, and performance expectations.”.

  • 2.2-2058

    "Recognized third

    Inserts “"Recognized third”.

  • 2.2-2058

    -party

    Inserts “-party”.

  • 2.2-2058

    performance body"

    Inserts “performance body"”.

  • 2.2-2058

    means an independent organization that verifies performance standards meeting criteria set by the Department.

    Inserts “means an independent organization that verifies performance standards meeting criteria set by the Department.”.

  • 2.2-205

    A.

    Inserts “A.”.

  • 2.2-205

    The Department shall establish

    Inserts “The Department shall establish”.

  • 2.2-205

    an accreditation pathway for nondegree workforce training programs

    Inserts “an accreditation pathway for nondegree workforce training programs”.

  • 2.2-205

    in order to

    Inserts “in order to”.

  • 2.2-205

    align the

    Inserts “align the”.

  • 2.2-205

    skills of the Commonwealth's workforce with the needs of

    Inserts “skills of the Commonwealth's workforce with the needs of”.

  • 2.2-205

    industry in the Commonwealth and to provide a workforce entrance pathway for underserved populations in the Commonwealth.

    Inserts “industry in the Commonwealth and to provide a workforce entrance pathway for underserved populations in the Commonwealth.”.

  • 2.2-205

    B. The Department s

    Inserts “B. The Department s”.

  • 2.2-205

    h

    Inserts “h”.

  • 2.2-205

    all

    Inserts “all”.

  • 2.2-205

    accredit nondegree workforce training programs that meet the requirements of this article and Department

    Inserts “accredit nondegree workforce training programs that meet the requirements of this article and Department”.

  • 2.2-205

    regulations

    Inserts “regulations”.

  • 2.2-205

    .

    Inserts “.”.

  • 2.2-205

    C. The Department shall adopt regulations t

    Inserts “C. The Department shall adopt regulations t”.

  • 2.2-205

    o implement the provisions of this article.

    Inserts “o implement the provisions of this article.”.

  • 2.2-20

    A.

    Inserts “A.”.

  • 2.2-20

    Accreditation under this article shall

    Inserts “Accreditation under this article shall”.

Action History

  1. H Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote)

  2. H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB551)

  3. H Placed on General Laws Agenda

  4. H Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (6-Y 3-N)

  5. H House subcommittee offered

  6. H Placed on General Laws Agenda

  7. H Assigned HGL sub: Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process

  8. H Referred to Committee on General Laws

  9. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104054D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 3 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations

Passed 6 Yea · 3 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 6302
Total 6302
% of votes cast 55%27%0%18%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Adele Y. McClure — Nay
Barry D. Knight — Not Voting
Elizabeth R. Guzman — Nay
Ellen H. McLaughlin — Yea
Holly M. Seibold — Yea
Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr. — Nay
Joshua G. Cole — Yea
Karrie K. Delaney — Yea
Katrina Callsen — Yea
Paul E. Krizek — Not Voting
Stacey Annie Carroll — Yea

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Subjects

labor education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB551 do?
Nondegree workforce training programs; accreditation.
Who sponsors HB551?
HB551 is sponsored by Jessica L. Anderson.
What is the current status of HB551?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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