To define a statewide common definition of first-generation status for college admission

HB 2855 defines "first-generation status" for college admissions in West Virginia as applying to applicants whose custodial parents have not completed a U.S. bachelor's degree. This definition directly affects college applicants seeking admission, particularly those from families without a bachelor's degree in the immediate or extended family. The bill establishes four demographic levels to categorize applicants (e.g., parents who attended but didn't complete college, or no family college attendance) to align with federal standards. Its key purpose is to standardize how colleges collect this data to qualify students for federal benefits like scholarships and support services.