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Introduced
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
In Committee
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2026
03/14/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to help to preserve funding for public schools and insure fairness in the use of Hope Scholarship funds; allowing Hope tuition reimbursements only to instate schools; establishing a family income eligibility schedule for Hope scholarships; requiring Hope recipients reimburse public schools the costs of providing individualized instruction programs; requiring Hope participants to utilize college exam and testing preparation course available in public school schools; requiring the state Board of Education to provide rules for implementation of cost and payment reimbursements for public school costs for services provided to Hope recipients; and to provide directives to assure county schools are reimbursed for services provided to Hope scholarship recipients.
AI Summary
This bill aims to ensure fairness and preserve funding for public schools by modifying the Hope Scholarship Program, which provides educational funds for eligible students. Key changes include restricting tuition reimbursements to in-state schools, establishing a family income schedule to determine scholarship award amounts, and requiring Hope Scholarship recipients to reimburse public schools for the costs of individualized instruction programs and to utilize college exam preparation courses offered by public schools. The bill also directs the State Board of Education to create rules for cost and payment reimbursements to public schools for services provided to Hope Scholarship recipients, ensuring county schools are properly compensated.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (7)
Sean Hornbuckle (D)*,
Shawn Fluharty (D),
Rick Garcia (D),
Anitra Hamilton (D),
Hollis Lewis (D),
Mike Pushkin (D),
John Williams (D),
Last Action
To House Education (on 02/09/2026)
Bill Topics
Education
- ‐ Education of Underprivileged or Underrepresented Groups
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5362&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill | 02/09/2026 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb5362%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=5362 | 02/09/2026 |
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