HB 4189
Relating to Hope Scholarships awards
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Bill overview
This bill modifies the Hope Scholarship Program in West Virginia by establishing income-based eligibility requirements for scholarship awards. Families with incomes at or below 750% of the federal poverty level will receive a portion of the full scholarship amount, while those above that level will receive a smaller percentage. Additionally, the bill requires West Virginia counties to be reimbursed for services and activities provided to Hope Scholarship recipients, and establishes guidelines for continued participation in the program, including annual verification of residency and academic progress.
Key provisions
- Establishes income-based eligibility tiers for Hope Scholarship awards, based on 450% to 750% of the federal poverty level.
- Requires counties to be reimbursed for services and activities provided to Hope Scholarship recipients.
- Mandates annual verification of student residency, attendance, and academic progress for continued program participation.
- Requires parents to annually execute a parent agreement with the Hope Scholarship Board.
- Specifies procedures for account closure if annual conditions are not met.
- Allows Hope Scholarship students to continue participation without reapplying until certain conditions are met.
- Establishes a fee schedule for Hope Scholarship students participating in county-provided services.
- Requires counties to charge tuition to Hope Scholarship students attending public schools.
Who is affected
- Parents of eligible students
- West Virginia public schools
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