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HB4595 • 2026
Approving short-term training programs for eligibility for federal Workforce Pell Grants
Approving short-term training programs for eligibility for federal Workforce Pell Grants
Passed Legislature
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
Bill History
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2026-01-20
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To House Government Organization
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2026-01-20
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Introduced in House
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2026-01-20
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To Government Organization
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2026-01-20
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Filed for introduction
Official Summary Text
Approving short-term training programs for eligibility for federal Workforce Pell Grants
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HB 4595 Text skip navigation SENATE PRESIDENT SENATORS COMMITTEES VIDEO/AUDIO DISTRICT MAPS SENATE CLERK SENATE RULES HOUSE SPEAKER DELEGATES COMMITTEES VIDEO/AUDIO DISTRICT MAPS HOUSE CLERK HOUSE RULES HOUSE STAFF JOINT INTERIM COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE ADMINISTRATOR LEGISLATIVE SERVICES DIVISION PUBLIC INFORMATION LEGISLATIVE AUTOMATED SYSTEMS DIVISION LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR'S OFFICE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION & RESEARCH DIVISION POST AUDIT DIVISION BUDGET DIVISION REGULATORY AND FISCAL AFFAIRS DIVISION CLAIMS COMMISSION CRIME VICTIMS RULE-MAKING REVIEW SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS JUDICIAL COMP. COMMISSION JOINT RULES STAFF INFO BILL STATUS BILL STATUS BILL TRACKING STATE LAW WEST VIRGINIA CODE ACTS OF THE LEGISLATURE CODE OF 1931 WV CONSTITUTION US CONSTITUTION REPORTS AGENCY REPORTS AGENCY GRANT AWARDS PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS POST AUDITS EDUCATIONAL CITIZEN’S GUIDE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PAGE PROGRAM PUBLICATIONS PHOTO GALLERY CAPITOL HISTORY HOW A BILL BECOMES LAW CONTACT SENATE ROSTER HOUSE ROSTER PUBLIC INFO. NEWS RELEASES HELPFUL LINKS Introduced Version House Bill 4595 History | Email Key: Green = existing Code. Red = new code to be enacted WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE 2026 REGULAR SESSION Introduced House Bill 4595 By Delegates Burkhammer, Crouse, Chiarelli, J. Cannon, Willis, Holstein, Street, Drennan, Clark, Dittman, and Kyle [Introduced January 20, 2026; referred to the Committee on Government Organization] A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new article, designated § 5B-12-1, § 5B-12-2, § 5B-12-3, § 5B-12-4, and § 5B-12-5, relating to approving short-term training programs for eligibility for federal Workforce Pell Grants. Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia: article 12. workforce pell grants. §5B-12-1. Definitions. For the purposes of this article: (1) "Eligible workforce training programs" are programs that meet applicable requirements in section 83002 of Public Law No. 119-21. (2) "High-skill industry sectors or occupations" are sectors or occupations requiring postsecondary education, experience, or training beyond a high school diploma. (3) "High-wage industry sectors or occupations" are sectors or occupations with earnings above 150% of the Federal Poverty Level for individual earners. (4) "In-demand industry sectors or occupations" are sectors or occupations identified in state, regional, or local workforce development or labor market projections as growing, emerging, or having projected shortages or hiring demand. §5B-12-2. Duty and authority of the Governor to approve programs. The governor shall, in consultation with the West Virginia Workforce Development Board, approve eligible workforce training programs for eligibility for federal Workforce Pell Grants if they satisfy at least one of the following criteria: (1) The program prepares students for a high-skill industry sector or occupation; (2) The program prepares students for a high-wage industry sector or occupation; or (3) The program prepares students for an in-demand industry sector or occupation. §5B-12-3. Rulemaking. The West Virginia Workforce Development Board shall propose rules for Legislative approval pursuant to §29A-3-1 et seq. of this code. §5B-12-4. Compliance with federal rules. All provisions under this Act shall be consistent with applicable federal rules governing the Workforce Pell Grant program. If any provision of this Act is found to conflict with federal law or regulation, the federal requirement shall govern. §5B-12-5. Effective date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2027. NOTE: The purpose of this bill is approval of short-term training programs for eligibility for federal Workforce Pell Grants. Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added. Bill Status | Bill Tracking | Legacy WV Code | Bulletin Board | District Maps | Senate Roster | House Roster | Live | Blog | Jobs | Links | Home This Web site is maintained by the West Virginia Legislature's Office of Reference & Information. | Terms of Use | Webmaster | © 2026 West Virginia Legislature ** Print On Demand Name: Email: Phone: