HB 4065
Relating to the membership of the Hope Scholarship Board
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Bill overview
This bill amends the composition of the West Virginia Hope Scholarship Board. It requires the board to have nine members, including the State Treasurer, State Auditor, State Attorney General (nonvoting), State Superintendent of Schools (nonvoting), and Chancellor of Higher Education (nonvoting). Additionally, three members will be appointed by the Governor to represent parents of Hope Scholarship students, with specific requirements for geographic diversity and representation of diverse educational options. These appointed parent members will serve three-year terms.
Key provisions
- The board will consist of nine members, including designated state officials.
- The State Attorney General and State Superintendent of Schools will be nonvoting members.
- Three parent members will be appointed by the Governor to represent Hope Scholarship students.
- Appointed parent members must reside in diverse geographic areas of West Virginia.
- Appointed parent members must represent students in diverse educational options.
- Appointed parent members serve staggered three-year terms.
- Members serve without compensation but can be reimbursed for reasonable expenses.
- The State Treasurer serves as chairman and presiding officer.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Hope Scholarship Program recipients
- Parents of Hope Scholarship students
- The West Virginia Hope Scholarship Board
- The Governor
- The State Legislature
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