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WV SB618
WV SB618Prohibiting public funds from supporting low-earning outcome postsecondary degree programs
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Introduced
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
In Committee
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to limit the degrees for which state funds can be used to obtain.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Higher Education Policy Council establish rules to prevent state funds from being used for "low-earning outcome degree programs," which are defined by federal law (specifically, section 84001 of Public Law No. 119-21) as postsecondary programs that do not lead to well-paying jobs. These restrictions will apply to various forms of higher education funding, including student financial aid, operational and instructional budgets, specific grants, and capital projects. The Council will also be required to annually review federal determinations of these low-earning programs, adopt corresponding rules, and submit a public report to the legislature detailing which programs are prohibited from receiving state aid, how these prohibitions are enforced, and the estimated financial impact. Furthermore, political subdivisions of the state are prohibited from using local public funds for these same low-earning outcome degree programs.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To Education (on 01/27/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=618&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| Fiscal Note - Higher Education Policy Commission | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=955208901 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb618%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=618 |
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