HB 4152
Workforce-Education Partnership Act
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Bill overview
House Bill 4152 creates the Workforce-Education Partnership Act to incentivize businesses in West Virginia to offer their employees opportunities to participate in vocational programs and high school classes. This program allows businesses to receive a tax credit for wages paid to participating employees, capped at $50,000 per year per business, while ensuring compliance with worker classification laws and maintaining educational standards. The goal is to foster economic growth and strengthen workforce development through public-private collaboration.
Key provisions
- Businesses can contract their employees to participate in vocational programs and high school classes.
- Eligible businesses receive a tax credit equal to 100% of the employee’s gross wages paid during participation.
- The annual tax credit for each business is capped at $50,000.
- A statewide cap of $5 million is placed on total tax credits available annually.
- Tax credits can be carried forward for up to two years.
- Employees must meet qualifications and retain their employment status.
- The program requires written contracts between businesses and educational institutions.
- The West Virginia Department of Tax and Revenue will oversee the program and establish application guidelines.
Who is affected
- Business Owners
- Employees
- Vocational Programs
- High Schools
- West Virginia Department of Tax and Revenue
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