HB4152

Workforce-Education Partnership Act

Introduced·1/14/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB4152 establishes a tax credit for business owners who contract employees for vocational or high school education, ensuring compliance.

West Virginia HB4152, the Workforce-Education Partnership Act, aims to incentivize business owners to invest in skilled labor development by offering a tax credit for employees participating in vocational programs or high school classes. Business owners can claim a tax credit equal to 100% of the employee's gross wages during their educational engagement, with an annual cap of $50,000 per business owner and a statewide limit of $5 million per fiscal year. The program ensures employees maintain their employment status and benefits, including workers' compensation and unemployment insurance.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
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Calendar

Feb 2

1:30 PM

Standing Committee on Education Meeting

Feb 2

1:30 PM

House Committee on Education Meeting

History

Feb 3

House

To House Education

Jan 23

House

Markup Discussion

Jan 19

House

To House Higher Education