HB 2737
To establish the Higher Education Heath and Aid Grant
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Bill overview
This bill establishes the Higher Education Health and Aid Grant program within West Virginia. The program, administered by the Higher Education Policy Commission, aims to provide grants to public colleges and universities to address student food insecurity and health/hygiene needs. Grants will be used to establish on-campus food and health aid pantries, purchase necessary supplies, and maintain detailed inventory records. The program is funded with $450,000 annually, with a maximum individual grant of $25,000 per institution.
Key provisions
- Creates the Higher Education Health and Aid Grant program.
- Grants are intended to address student food insecurity and health/hygiene inadequacies.
- Funds can be used for establishing on-campus food and health aid pantries and purchasing related supplies.
- Institutions must maintain detailed inventory records of grant-funded purchases.
- The Higher Education Policy Commission will allocate grants to eligible institutions, with a maximum individual grant of $25,000.
- Institutions must report on the program's impact to the Legislative Oversight Commission.
Who is affected
- Public institutions of higher education in West Virginia
- Students enrolled in public colleges and universities in West Virginia
Notable changes
- Provides dedicated funding for student food and health needs.
- Requires institutions to establish on-campus pantries and maintain detailed inventory.
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