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WV SB618
Bill
Status
1/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Rucker
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AI Summary
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Prohibits state funds from being allocated to "low-earning outcome degree programs" as determined by federal standards under Public Law No. 119-21, Section 84001
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Restricts funding across multiple categories including individual student financial aid, base operational/instructional funding, special grants, and capital/facilities funding
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Requires the Higher Education Policy Council to adopt rules enforcing the prohibition and annually review federal determinations of low-earning programs
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Mandates an annual public report to the legislature documenting prohibited programs, enforcement actions, and estimated fiscal impact
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Extends the prohibition to local political subdivisions, barring them from using local public funds for designated low-earning degree programs
Legislative Description
Prohibiting public funds from supporting low-earning outcome postsecondary degree programs
Education (Higher)
Last Action
To Education
1/27/2026