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Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 737: Nondegree workforce training programs; accreditation.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 737 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Nondegree workforce training programs; accreditation. Primary sponsor: Danny Diggs (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): Continued to next session in General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N).

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

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.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Danny DiggsPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate24

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Continued to next session in General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)
  2. Senate committee offered
  3. Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB737)
  4. Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
  5. Presented and ordered printed 26105262D

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source