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WV HB5384

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Elliott Pritt

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Eliminates individual subject score requirements for ACT and SAT tests, replacing them with total composite score evaluation only for PROMISE scholarship qualification

  • Takes effect beginning with the 2026-2027 school year and continues thereafter

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education2/9/2026

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