HB 4497
To not entitle WV students to get aid from any WV schools unless they pass a college qualification exam in the 10th grade
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill would require West Virginia high school students to pass a college readiness exam in the 10th grade in order to qualify for financial aid from public colleges and universities in the state. The State Board of Education would be responsible for developing and administering this exam, as well as setting the passing criteria. Students who do not pass the exam initially would have the opportunity to retake it. This change aims to ensure students have a baseline level of preparedness before receiving state-funded higher education assistance.
Key provisions
- The State Board of Education will create a college readiness exam.
- The exam will be administered to all 10th-grade students.
- The board will determine passing and failing grades for the exam.
- Students who fail the exam can retake it after a reasonable period.
- A passing grade on the exam is required for receiving public financial aid for college.
Who is affected
- West Virginia high school students
- Public colleges and universities in West Virginia
- Students seeking financial aid for higher education
- The State Board of Education
- Families of West Virginia high school students
Notable changes
- Previously, students could qualify for financial aid without demonstrating college readiness.
- This bill introduces a new requirement for financial aid eligibility.
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