HB 5310
Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Education - Hope Scholarship Program from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance.
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill provides supplemental funding to the West Virginia Department of Education’s Hope Scholarship Program. It uses an unappropriated surplus balance from the State Fund, General Revenue to add $78,482,003 to the program’s budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The funding is intended to support the Hope Scholarship Program’s operations. This appropriation is specifically designated within the Department of Education’s budget.
Key provisions
- Provides supplemental funding to the Hope Scholarship Program.
- Uses an unappropriated surplus balance to fund the appropriation.
- Allocates $78,482,003 to the program.
- Applies to fiscal year 2026.
- The appropriation is within the Department of Education’s budget.
- Fund 0313, Organization 0402
Who is affected
- West Virginia Department of Education
- Hope Scholarship Program recipients
- State taxpayers
Notable changes
- Adds a new appropriation item to the Department of Education’s budget.
- Utilizes a surplus balance for program funding.
Fiscal impact
The bill allocates $78,482,003 from the State Fund, General Revenue to the Hope Scholarship Program.
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Primary sponsor
Hanshaw (Mr. Speaker)
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