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WV SB567

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Rucker

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits county boards and charter school governing boards from charging Hope Scholarship students any fees for extracurricular program-related services

  • Removes extracurricular activities and programs from the list of services public schools can invoice to Hope Scholarship accounts

  • Modifies academic assessment requirements for students in individualized instructional programs, allowing continued eligibility if a certified teacher's annual review shows improvement from the previous year's assessment

  • Public schools and districts still receive pro rata Hope Scholarship funds for services other than extracurricular programs based on percentage of instruction provided

  • Introduced January 21, 2026, and referred to the Select Committee on School Choice

Legislative Description

Prohibiting charging Hope Scholarship students fees for extracurricular program-related services

Education (K12)

Last Action

To School Choice

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

School Choice1/21/2026

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