Senate committee backs language-access measure for licensing exams The committee reported House Bill 165 to allow certain licensing exams to be offered in additional languages (limited to the 50 most common) to expand access to regulated professions, with support from contractors and the Virginia Chamber of Commerce.

Virginia's House Bill 165 is set to break down language barriers in professional licensing exams, aiming to boost the skilled-trades workforce and tackle pressing workforce shortages!

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