HB 5249
Limiting the use of state funding under the Hope Scholarship Program for out-of-state private schools and providers
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill limits how state funds from the Hope Scholarship Program can be used. Specifically, it prohibits the use of these funds to pay for students to attend private schools or receive services from providers located outside of West Virginia. The bill clarifies definitions related to the program and aims to ensure that scholarship funds are used within the state to support eligible students’ education.
Key provisions
- Restricts the use of Hope Scholarship funds for out-of-state private schools.
- Limits the use of funds for services provided by out-of-state educational providers.
- Defines key terms related to the Hope Scholarship Program, including ‘Education service provider’ and ‘Participating school.’
- Clarifies eligibility requirements for Hope Scholarship students.
- Specifies that students participating in an ‘Individualized Instructional Program’ (IIP) are governed by the program’s requirements.
- Defines ‘Hope scholarship funds’ as moneys deposited in a student’s account.
- Reinforces the requirement that participating schools must be located in West Virginia.
- Establishes the ‘Hope Scholarship Board’ and its role in administering the program.
Who is affected
- Parents of eligible Hope Scholarship students
- Private schools in West Virginia
- Out-of-state private schools
- Out-of-state educational providers
- West Virginia residents participating in the Hope Scholarship Program
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