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WV HB2855

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Statler

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "first generation" college student status as an applicant where no custodial parent has completed a bachelor's degree in the United States, aligning with federal definitions
  • Requires collection of first-generation status information for college admission consideration at West Virginia institutions
  • Establishes four additional demographic levels to track family educational background, ranging from parents with some college (Level 1) to no immediate or extended family with any college attendance (Level 4)
  • Aims to help students qualify for federal benefits, support services, scholarships, and educational stipends tied to first-generation status

Legislative Description

To define a statewide common definition of first-generation status for college admission

Education (K12)

Last Action

To House Education

3/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Education3/11/2025
Higher Education2/27/2025
Education2/24/2025

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