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WV HB5244

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

David McCormick

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the existing Learn and Earn Program to West Virginia's baccalaureate state colleges and universities, excluding the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Establishes a two-year pilot program running from the 2026-2027 school year through the 2027-2028 school year
  • Requires the chancellor, under the Council for Community and Technical College Education's direction, to develop and administer the program in coordination with the Higher Education Policy Commission
  • Mandates that pilot program funds be kept in a separate account from the existing Learn and Earn Program for community and technical colleges, with unused funds carrying forward to the next fiscal year
  • Allows up to 5% of available pilot program funds to be used annually for general program administration

Legislative Description

To institute the Learn and Earn program for four-year schools.

Education (Higher)

Last Action

To House Education

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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