Education (higher)
West Virginia 2023 1st Special Session
Including Potomac State College in eligibility for Learn and Earn Program [SB-1044]
The purpose of this bill is to create a pilot program to include Potomac State College of West Virginia as an eligible institution for participation in the "Learn and Earn Program."
Spread the world
Gettr West Virginia 2023 1st Special Session
Including Potomac State College of West Virginia in the definition of community and technical college education program for participation in the “Learn and Earn Program” [HB-144]
The purpose of this bill is to create a pilot program to include Potomac State College of West Virginia as an eligible institution for participation in the "Learn and Earn Program."
Spread the world
West Virginia 2023 Regular Session
Revising the training requirements for members of the Higher Education Policy Commission, Council for Community and Technical College Education and the institutional governing boards [HB-3441]
[Student Loans / Education ]
The purpose of this bill is to revise the training requirements for members of the Higher Education Policy Commission, the Council for Community and Technical College Education, and the institutional governing boards.
Spread the world
West Virginia 2023 Regular Session
Relating to nondiscrimination at institutions of higher education [HB-3503]
[Student Loans / Education ]
The purpose of this bill is to prevent discrimination at institutions of higher education at West Virginia post-secondary institutions.
Spread the world
West Virginia 2023 Regular Session
Relating to federal funds for land-grant institutions [HB-3371]
The purpose of this bill is to require the state to utilize the full federal matching requirements for WVU and WVSU.
Spread the world
West Virginia 2023 Regular Session
Relating to the Antihazing Law [HB-3390]
[Student Loans / Education ]
The purpose of this bill is to modify the definition of hazing to address any type of organization whose members include students at any public or private institution of higher education.
Spread the world
West Virginia 2023 Regular Session
To provide all National Merit Scholars free tuition to any West Virginia higher education institution in order to keep these scholars in state [HB-3386]
The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia National Merit Scholarship Program. The bill sets forth definitions; defines powers and duties of the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission; establishes requirements; authorizes rulemaking; and creates a special revenue fund.
Spread the world
West Virginia 2023 Regular Session
Relating generally to waivers from tuition and other costs and fees for certain resident veterans and their resident dependents [HB-3374]
The purpose of this bill is to create a waiver for veterans and their dependents from the payment of tuition, dues, fees, and other required charges, including fees for correspondence courses and distance learning courses but excluding general deposit fees, student services fees, and any fees or charges for lodging, board, or clothing at an institution of higher education within this state.
Spread the world
West Virginia 2023 Regular Session
To clean up statutory provisions regarding the Hope Scholarship program to better reflect the intent and operation of the program [HB-3408]
The purpose of this bill is to clean up statutory provisions regarding the Hope Scholarship program to better reflect the intent and operation of the program. The bill also corrects unintended consequences of the microschool and learning pod legislation that passed last session.
Spread the world
West Virginia 2023 Regular Session
Including Potomac State College in the definition of community and technical college education program for participation in the “Learn and Earn Program” [HB-3417]
The purpose of this bill is to create a pilot program to include Potomac State College of West Virginia as an eligible institution for participation in the "Learn and Earn Program."
Spread the world
West Virginia 2023 Regular Session
Enabling WVSU and Bluefield State University to offer associate degrees [SB-602]
The purpose of this bill is to enable Bluefield State University and West Virginia State University to offer associate degrees on their campus.
Spread the world
West Virginia 2023 Regular Session
Hunger-Free Campus Act [SB-578]
[Student Loans / Education ]
The purpose of this bill is to "Hunger-Free Campus Act," which requires the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission to establish a grant program to address food insecurity among students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
Spread the world
West Virginia 2023 Regular Session
Relating to removing specific continuing education requirements [HB-3317]
The purpose of this bill is to remove specific continuing education requirements.
Spread the world
West Virginia 2023 Regular Session
Create State Tech Transfer Commission [HB-3273]
[Student Loans / Education ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
The purpose of this bill is to establish the State Tech Transfer Commission for the purpose of oversight for the utilization of intellectual property held by state institutions of higher education.
Spread the world
West Virginia 2023 Regular Session
Authorizing rule-making changes to terms, procedures and reporting duties in higher education [SB-543]
[Student Loans / Education ]
The purpose of this bill is to authorize rulemaking changes to the terms used, procedure, and reporting duties in higher education.
Spread the world
West Virginia 2023 Regular Session
Relating to requiring suicide prevention resources be printed on student identification cards [HB-3218]
[Student Loans / Education ]
The purpose of this bill is to require suicide prevention resources be printed on student identification cards at any school that issues identification cards for students in grades 6 to 12 in public schools and for students in a public or private institution of higher education.
Spread the world
West Virginia 2023 Regular Session
Adding West Virginia Junior College to the list of eligible institutions that accept PROMISE scholarship recipients [HB-3224]
The purpose of this bill is to add West Virginia Junior College to the list of eligible institutions that accept PROMISE scholarship recipients.
Spread the world
West Virginia 2023 Regular Session
Abolishing the Center for Nursing and transferring its duties and authorities to the Higher Education Policy Commission [HB-3192]
[Student Loans / Education ]
This purpose of this bill is to abolish the Center for Nursing and transfer its duties and authorities to the Higher Education Policy Commission.
Spread the world
West Virginia 2023 Regular Session
Providing educational benefits to veterans who commit to WV residency [HB-3155]
[Defense ]
[Student Loans / Education ]
The purpose of this bill is to encourage veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States to attend institutions of higher education using the WV Invests Grant and to clarify the residency requirement for eligibility.
Spread the world
West Virginia 2023 Regular Session
Establishing dual enrollment pilot program [SB-518]
[Student Loans / Education ]
The purpose of this bill is to establish the dual enrollment pilot program to be administered by the Higher Education Policy Commission and the Council for Community and Technical College Education in conjunction with the State Department of Education.