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WV HB4116

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Roland Jennings

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

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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