Ohio legislation · 136th General Assembly
Ohio HB1030: Regards TechCred, Individual Microcredential Assistance Programs
Status: Introduced, October 19, 2026
To amend sections 122.178 and 4141.162 and to enact section 122.1714 of the Revised Code regarding approved credentials of value for purposes of the TechCred Program and Individual Microcredential Assistance Program.
What the bill says
To amend sections 122.178 and 4141.162 and to enact section 122.1714 of the Revised Code regarding approved credentials of value for purposes of the TechCred Program and Individual Microcredential Assistance Program.
From the introduced text, October 19, 2026:
To amend sections 122.178 and 4141.162 and to enact section 122.1714 of the Revised Code regarding approved credentials of value for purposes of the TechCred Program and Individual Microcredential Assistance Program. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO: Section 1. That sections 122.178 and 4141.162 be amended and section 122.1714 of the Revised Code be enacted to read as follows: Sec. 122.178. (A) As used in this section, "microcredential" means an industry-recognized credential or certificate that an applicant may complete in not more than one year and that is approved by the chancellor of higher education. (B) There is hereby created the TechCred program to reimburse employers from appropriations made for that purpose for training costs for prospective and incumbent employees to earn a microcredential. The department of development, in consultation with the governor's office of workforce transformation and the department of higher education, shall develop the program. (C)(1) An employer seeking to participate in the program shall submit an application to the director of development during an application period established by the director. The employer shall include in the application all of the following information: (a) Proof that the employer is registered to do business in this state; (b) Proof that the employer is current on all tax obligations to the state; (c) Proof …
Sponsors
- Josh Williams (R, 44) · primary sponsor
- Mike Odioso (R, 30)
Latest actions
- : Introduced
Subjects: Education, Employment, Workforce Development
Common questions
- What is HB1030?
- HB1030 is a bill in the Ohio Legislature (136th General Assembly): Regards TechCred, Individual Microcredential Assistance Programs.
- What does HB1030 do?
- In its own words: To amend sections 122.178 and 4141.162 and to enact section 122.1714 of the Revised Code regarding approved credentials of value for purposes of the TechCred Program and Individual Microcredential Assistance Program.
- What is the status of HB1030?
- Introduced as of October 19, 2026. Latest action: Introduced (October 19, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1030?
- Josh Williams (R, 44), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB1030?
- On the Ohio Legislature website: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb1030
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