HB 4002
Establishing the West Virginia Collaboratory
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Bill overview
This bill creates the West Virginia Collaboratory, a new entity housed at Marshall University, to facilitate the sharing of research and policy expertise from West Virginia’s higher education institutions. The Collaboratory will conduct research, support programs, and provide recommendations to the legislature and state/local governments. It will also establish an advisory group to guide its activities and ensure its effectiveness.
Key provisions
- Establishes the West Virginia Collaboratory at Marshall University.
- Authorizes the Collaboratory to conduct research in areas like workforce development, education, and natural resources.
- Creates an Advisory Group composed of representatives from universities, the legislature, and the Higher Education Policy Commission.
- Exempts meetings and documents of the Advisory Group from open meetings and public records laws.
- Requires the Collaboratory to submit an annual report to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.
- Prohibits the use of appropriated funds for indirect overhead costs at partnering institutions.
- Allows the Collaboratory to negotiate data use agreements for research projects.
- Directs that funds appropriated to the Collaboratory remain available until expended.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Higher Education Institutions
- State and Local Governments
- Citizens of West Virginia
- Legislature
- Marshall University
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