WV SB879

Requires all public high school students, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or submit a waiver as a prerequisite for receiving a diploma

Allows parents, guardians, or students 18 and older to opt out by filing a waiver form indicating they understand what FAFSA is but have chosen not to apply

Mandates high schools provide support and assistance to students and families in completing the FAFSA or waiver requirement

Permits county boards to grant diplomas to students who cannot meet the requirement due to extenuating circumstances, provided the principal attests to good faith efforts to assist

Applies the requirement to public charter schools by adding it to the list of statutory compliance requirements they must follow