Bills affecting Student / education borrower in West Virginia — 2026 session

Relating to financial aid for post-secondary education.

Expanding the amount of promise scholarship funds awarded to persons majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics

Relating to Hope Scholarships awards

To authorize the HEPC to be able to adjust the required composite testing score for ACT and SAT in regard to PROMISE scholarship year to year in order to maximize the number of awards

Relating to updating definitions to incorporate federal law changes to qualified higher education expenses for purposes of 529 accounts

To prohibit public colleges and universities in this state from requiring vaccines for admission.

Allow education employees to donate sick leave to co-workers for maternity leave

Relating to authorizing legislative rules regarding higher education

Prohibiting institutions of higher education and affiliate organizations from accepting gifts partnerships, or other funding relationships from foreign adversaries.

Establishing the “Stay in State” tax credit

Relating to public charter schools

Exempting certain military veterans and their dependents from tuition

Amend section providing for waiver of tuition and fees for senior citizens auditing certain college classes

To create a tuition reimbursement program for Corrections employees.

Recruiting mental health professionals focusing on children and adolescents

To create the Higher Education Health and Aid Grant.

Creating Standardized Testing Choice Act

Providing certified law-enforcement officers tuition-free education up to highest tuition rate for public higher education in WV

The Young Professional Tax Credits

Relating to composition of boards of governors in higher education