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WV HB4116
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Roland Jennings
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AI Summary
- Expands WV Invests Grant Program eligibility to allow individuals who already hold a post-secondary degree to qualify if seeking an associate degree or certificate in emergency medical services
- Current program requirements remain unchanged, including West Virginia residency for at least one year, completion of secondary education, and minimum age of 18
- Grant recipients must maintain a 2.0 GPA, complete at least 8 hours of community service, and pass drug testing requirements
- Recipients who leave West Virginia within two years of obtaining their degree or certificate must repay the grant amount plus interest
- Bill introduced January 14, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Education then Finance
Legislative Description
Relating to eligiblity for WV Invests Grant Program
Education (Higher)
Last Action
To House Education
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Education2/3/2026
Higher Education1/19/2026
Education1/14/2026
Full Bill Text
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