West VirginiaSB 4452026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

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

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Potomac State students gain paid learning access

Potomac State College of West Virginia University is eligible for Learn and Earn beyond its former pilot period. The program lets participating students earn pay through full-time work while completing technical studies. The law removes the 2023–2024 through 2025–2026 academic-year limit and the required review of whether the pilot should continue. The college must apply for a grant with one or more employer partners. Employers must provide a dollar-for-dollar cash match; goods or services cannot replace cash. Grants depend on available Workforce Development Initiative funds and the council’s program rules; college funding and student participation are not guaranteed.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Jay Taylor
Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

Bill Hamilton
Republican • Senate
Mike Oliverio
Republican • Senate
Randy E. Smith
Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 68 • No: 0

Senate vote • 1/29/2026

Passed Senate (Roll No. 24)

Yes: 34 • No: 0

Senate vote • 1/29/2026

Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 25)