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WV HB5384
Bill
Status
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Elliott Pritt
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC) to adjust required ACT and SAT composite score thresholds for PROMISE scholarship eligibility on a year-to-year basis to maximize the number of student awards
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Eliminates individual subject score requirements for ACT and SAT tests, replacing them with total composite score evaluation only for PROMISE scholarship qualification
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Takes effect beginning with the 2026-2027 school year and continues thereafter
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Maintains existing PROMISE scholarship award amounts of up to $4,750 annually (or actual tuition cost if lower) for students at state and eligible institutions
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Preserves current requirements including 3.0 GPA minimum, U.S. citizenship or legal immigrant status, and application within two years of completing secondary education
Legislative Description
To authorize the HEPC to be able to adjust the required composite testing score for ACT and SAT in regard to PROMISE scholarship year to year in order to maximize the number of awards
Education (Higher)
Last Action
To House Education
2/9/2026