HB 5279
Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Education-Hope Scholarship Program from Excess Lottery Surplus
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill uses a surplus from the West Virginia Lottery Fund to provide additional money to the Hope Scholarship Program within the Department of Education. Specifically, it adds $12,664,710 to fund 3517, fiscal year 2026, organization 0402, which supports the Hope Scholarship Program. The funds are intended to be used during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
Key provisions
- Allocates funds from the State Excess Lottery Fund.
- Designates $12,664,710 for the Hope Scholarship Program.
- Targets funding to the Department of Education, specifically fund 3517.
- The appropriation is for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
- The funds are designated for expenditure during the 2026 fiscal year.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Department of Education
- Students participating in the Hope Scholarship Program
- Lottery Fund beneficiaries
Notable changes
- Increases funding for the Hope Scholarship Program through a supplemental appropriation.
Fiscal impact
$12,664,710 is allocated from the State Excess Lottery Fund to the Hope Scholarship Program.
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Primary sponsor
Hanshaw (Mr. Speaker)
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