HB 4116
Relating to eligiblity for WV Invests Grant Program
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill modifies the West Virginia Invests Grant Program to allow individuals with an associate degree or certificate in emergency medical services to qualify for the grant. It expands eligibility requirements, including requiring applicants to have completed a secondary education program and meet specific academic and drug testing standards. The bill also outlines renewal requirements and establishes repayment terms if a recipient resides outside the state after obtaining their degree or certificate.
Key provisions
- Expands eligibility to include associate degrees or certificates in emergency medical services.
- Requires applicants to have completed a secondary education program.
- Mandates drug testing for grant recipients.
- Establishes renewal requirements based on academic standing, progress, and community service participation.
- Includes a repayment provision for recipients who reside outside West Virginia within two years of obtaining their degree or certificate.
- Requires grant recipients to enter into an agreement with the Vice Chancellor for Administration.
- Specifies community service requirements, including a minimum of eight hours of unpaid service.
- Allows for exemptions from repayment based on specific circumstances, such as military service or disability.
Who is affected
- Students seeking post-secondary education in West Virginia
- Emergency medical services professionals
- Institutions of higher education in West Virginia
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