Establishes the West Virginia Collaboratory to facilitate research and development in various fields.

The bill establishes the West Virginia Collaboratory to facilitate research and development in workforce development, public education, economic development, and natural resources management. The Collaboratory will be housed at Marshall University and will support research programs at institutions of higher education. It will conduct, manage, or participate in research projects, identify research opportunities, and develop best practices. The Collaboratory will also establish an advisory group to assist with policy, research, funding, and other recommendations.

Establishes the West Virginia Collaboratory to facilitate research and development in various fields.

The bill establishes the West Virginia Collaboratory to facilitate research and development in workforce development, public education, economic development, and natural resources management. The Collaboratory will be housed at Marshall University and will support research programs at institutions of higher education. It will conduct, manage, or participate in research projects, identify research opportunities, and develop best practices. The Collaboratory will also establish an advisory group to assist with policy, research, funding, and other recommendations.