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WV HB5607
WV HB5607Expanding the amount of promise scholarship funds awarded to persons majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics
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Introduced
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 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 expands the PROMISE Scholarship Program by allowing students majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields at state institutions of higher education to receive awards that cover the full cost of tuition, room, and board, in addition to the existing provisions for scholarships that are generally capped at the cost of tuition or a specific dollar amount. The PROMISE Scholarship is a state-funded program designed to help West Virginia students afford higher education.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (9)
Shawn Fluharty (D)*,
Bill Flanigan (R),
Rick Garcia (D),
Anitra Hamilton (D),
Evan Hansen (D),
Sean Hornbuckle (D),
Hollis Lewis (D),
Mike Pushkin (D),
John Williams (D),
Last Action
To House Education (on 02/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5607&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb5607%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=5607 |
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