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WV HB4701

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Josh Holstein

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the West Virginia Math, Science and Special Education Teacher Scholarship Program to provide student debt relief for certified teachers in these shortage fields
  • Provides $2,000 in debt relief after 3 years of teaching in West Virginia public schools, with an additional $2,000 available after 6 years (maximum $4,000 total per teacher)
  • Requires applicants to hold at least a master's degree in education with specialization in math, science, or special education and be West Virginia residents for at least one year
  • Program will be administered by the vice chancellor for administration with funding appropriated through a budget line item
  • Program begins January 1, 2027 and sunsets January 1, 2037

Legislative Description

Relating to the creation of the West Virginia Math & Science Teacher Scholarship Act

Education (K12)

Last Action

To House Education

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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