Relating to eligiblity for WV Invests Grant Program
HB 4116 extends West Virginia's Invests Grant Program to cover associate degrees and certificates in emergency medical services (EMS) programs. This change allows students enrolled in qualifying EMS training at eligible West Virginia institutions to apply for the grant, which previously did not include these credentials. The bill maintains existing eligibility requirements, such as West Virginia residency, academic standing (minimum 2.0 GPA), and enrollment in at least six credit hours per semester. Recipients must also agree to repay the grant if they leave West Virginia within two years of completing their EMS program.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Feb 3, 2026
Committee
To House Education
lower
Jan 19, 2026
Committee
To House Higher Education
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
To House Education
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
To Education then Finance
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
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Buck Jennings
RRepublican
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