HB5249

Limiting the use of state funding under the Hope Scholarship Program for out-of-state private schools and providers

Introduced·2/5/26
Intr Text

Limits use of Hope Scholarship funds for out-of-state private schools and providers.

This bill amends the Hope Scholarship Program to restrict the use of state funds for out-of-state private schools and providers. It defines terms such as "Hope scholarship funds" and "participating school" and specifies that funds can only be used for in-state educational services. The bill aims to ensure that scholarship funds benefit West Virginia students and educational providers.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
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History

Feb 5

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 5

House

To Education then Finance

Feb 5

House

Introduced in House