Hope Scholarship Program

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W.Va. Lawmakers Discuss The Hope Scholarship Bill, Charter School Legislation

Senate Education Chair Patricia Rucker, R-Jefferson, and House Education Minority Chair Sean Hornbuckle, D-Cabell, join WVPB’s The Legislature Today from the Capitol building. The lawmakers discuss the Hope Scholarship bill, charter school legislation, and the needs of students following almost a year at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

HB 2013 would create the Hope Scholarship Program.

Education

W.Va. House Recommits Bill Allowing Private School Savings Accounts To Committee

Associated Press

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The West Virginia House of Delegates voted to recommit HB 2013, establishing the Hope Scholarship Program, to committee on Friday.

Del. Adam Burkhammer, R-Lewis, offered an amendment to HB 2013 allowing all homeschool and private school students to be eligible to apply for the Hope Scholarship Program in five years on July 1, 2026 -- even if that student never attended a public school.

Education

Bill Creating Education Savings Accounts For Homeschool, Private School Students Expands

Liz McCormick

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The West Virginia House of Delegates considered amendments Wednesday to a bill that would establish the Hope Scholarship Program, which creates education savings accounts in the state for certain students.