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WV HB4588

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Adam Burkhammer

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the West Virginia State Treasurer to participate in the federal tax credit scholarship program established under Public Law No. 119-21, which provides tax credits for contributions to scholarship granting organizations

  • Mandates the State Treasurer to identify and maintain a list of qualified scholarship granting organizations located in the state, submitting the list to the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury by December 1st each year

  • Defines qualified scholarship granting organizations as nonprofits with the primary purpose of providing student scholarships that meet federal requirements

  • Allows scholarships to be used for elementary and secondary education expenses permitted under federal education savings account rules (26 U.S.C. § 530)

  • Makes students eligible for scholarships if they qualify to enroll in a West Virginia public school and meet federal program requirements

Legislative Description

Relating to participating in the federal tax credit scholarship program

Education (K12)

Last Action

Communicated to Senate

3/14/2026

Committee Referrals

School Choice3/5/2026
Finance2/23/2026
Education1/20/2026

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