HB 3383
To create the Great Expectations Pilot Program
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Bill overview
This bill establishes the Great Expectations Pilot Program, a program designed to support graduating or nearly graduating foster youth as they transition to college. The program will pair foster youth with dedicated coaches at participating community and technical colleges to provide academic advising, life coaching, and support services. Funding of $95,000 per year will be allocated to the program for a three-year pilot period, with an evaluation to determine its potential statewide implementation.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Great Expectations Pilot Program within the West Virginia Community and Technical College System.
- Designates a special revenue account to fund the program at $95,000 annually.
- Requires the selection of a pilot college by the WV Community and Technical College System Chancellor.
- Pairs foster youth with dedicated coaches who provide academic and life coaching support.
- Coaches assist with college applications, financial aid, and transportation.
- Provides tuition grants to eligible foster youth who have earned a high school diploma or GED.
- The pilot program will run for three years, with an evaluation conducted by the Higher Education Policy Commission.
- Legislative findings regarding the challenges faced by aging-out foster youth.
Who is affected
- Foster youth transitioning to college
- West Virginia Community and Technical Colleges
- The WV Higher Education Policy Commission
- Students who have experienced foster care
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