SB 95
Creating WV Farm Equipment Repair Pilot Program
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Bill overview
This bill establishes the West Virginia Farm Equipment Repair Pilot Program, aiming to address the difficulty farmers face in obtaining repairs for their equipment. It allows the Commissioner of Agriculture to authorize pilot programs in collaboration with career and technical education centers, high schools, or community colleges, working with businesses to train students in localized farm equipment repair. The program is limited to five pilot programs and emphasizes partnerships and confidentiality regarding proprietary training and tools.
Key provisions
- Establishes the West Virginia Farm Equipment Repair Pilot Program.
- Allows the Commissioner of Agriculture to authorize pilot programs in collaboration with educational institutions.
- Limits the number of pilot programs to five statewide.
- Requires a community partnership approach for program implementation.
- Prohibits disclosure of proprietary training, tools, or software by repair providers or businesses.
- Requires the Commissioner to collaborate with the Board of Education and Higher Education Policy Commission for rulemaking.
- Defines ‘repair provider’ and ‘business’ for the purpose of the program.
- Specifies that pilot programs should train students for future jobs in the field.
Who is affected
- Farmers
- Agricultural Businesses
- Career and Technical Education Centers
- High Schools
- Community and Technical Colleges
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