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WV HB2273
WV HB2273Expanding the amount of promise scholarship funds awarded to persons majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics
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Introduced
01/11/2023
01/11/2023
In Committee
01/11/2023
01/11/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/11/2023
03/11/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to increase PROMISE scholarships to persons majoring in STEM (Science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields to pay the full cost of tuition, room and board.
AI Summary
This bill aims to expand the PROMISE scholarship program by providing full tuition, room, and board coverage for students enrolled in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) majors at state institutions of higher education. The current PROMISE scholarship is limited to $4,750 per year, but this bill proposes to waive this cap for STEM students to cover the full cost of their education. The goal is to incentivize more students to pursue STEM fields and support their academic success in these critical areas.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To House Education (on 01/11/2023)
Bill Topics
Education
- ‐ Education Excellence
- ‐ Higher Education
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2273&year=2023&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill | 01/11/2023 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb2273%20intr.htm&yr=2023&sesstype=RS&i=2273 | 01/11/2023 |
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