SB 635
Limiting use of state funding under Hope Scholarship program for out-of-state private schools and providers
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill limits how state funds from the Hope Scholarship Program can be used. Specifically, it restricts the use of these funds to pay for private schools or services located outside of West Virginia. The bill aims to ensure that state scholarship money is used primarily to support educational opportunities within the state’s public and private school system.
Key provisions
- Limits use of Hope Scholarship funds for out-of-state private schools.
- Restricts use of funds for services provided by out-of-state providers.
- Clarifies definitions related to the Hope Scholarship Program, including ‘education service provider’ and ‘IIP’.
- Reinforces the program’s focus on West Virginia schools and providers.
- Defines ‘Participating school’ as a private school located within West Virginia.
- Specifies that Hope Scholarship students participating in an ‘Individualized Instructional Program’ (IIP) are not enrolled in a participating school.
- Maintains the requirement that Hope Scholarship students must be residents of West Virginia.
- Addresses the participation rate of students in the program to ensure funds are used effectively.
Who is affected
- Parents of Hope Scholarship students
- Private schools in West Virginia
- Out-of-state private schools
- Out-of-state education service providers
- The Hope Scholarship Board
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