SB 402
Workforce Readiness and Opportunity Act
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- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill, the Workforce Readiness and Opportunity Act, aims to improve workforce development in West Virginia by establishing a new micro-credential program, expanding apprenticeship tax credits, and modifying how portable benefits are handled for independent contractors. It also removes a requirement for military-trained applicants to pass a proficiency examination before receiving professional licensure and clarifies the qualifications for a license in that context. The bill seeks to create more accessible pathways for skill development and workforce participation.
Key provisions
- Establishes the West Virginia Micro-Credential Program within the Department of Commerce.
- Expands the availability of the apprenticeship training tax credit.
- Allows hiring parties to contribute to portable benefits plans for independent contractors without creating an employer-employee relationship.
- Removes the requirement for military-trained applicants to pass a proficiency examination for professional licensure.
- Clarifies the qualifications for a license as a military-trained applicant.
- Provides for modifications to personal and corporate net income tax for contributions and recipients to voluntary portable benefits plans.
- Creates standards and procedures for micro-credentialing, including validation, storage, and access.
- Coordinates with various state agencies and institutions to develop joint criteria for micro-credentials.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Residents
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Primary sponsor
Smith (Mr. President)
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