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WV HB4587

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Adam Burkhammer

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state funds from being allocated to "low-earning outcome degree programs" as determined by federal standards under Public Law No. 119-21, Section 84001
  • Restricts funding across multiple categories including individual student financial aid, base operational/instructional funding, special grants, and capital/facilities funding
  • Requires the Higher Education Policy Council to adopt rules enforcing these prohibitions and annually review updated federal determinations of low-earning programs
  • Extends the funding prohibition to local political subdivisions, barring them from using local public funds for designated low-earning degree programs
  • Mandates annual public reporting to the legislature on prohibited programs, enforcement actions, and estimated fiscal impact

Legislative Description

Prohibiting public funds from supporting low-earning outcome postsecondary degree programs

Education (Higher)

Last Action

Markup Discussion

2/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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