To not entitle WV students to get aid from any WV schools unless they pass a college qualification exam in the 10th grade
This bill would require all West Virginia public high school students to pass a state-developed college readiness exam in 10th grade to qualify for public financial aid at West Virginia's public colleges and universities. The State Board of Education must create the exam and set passing standards, allowing students who fail to retake it after a reasonable time. It applies only to publicly available financial aid for public institutions and would take effect for the 2026-2027 school year. The bill does not affect other forms of aid or private institutions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2026
Last action Jan 19, 2026
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Jan 19, 2026
Committee
To House Education
lower
Jan 19, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Jan 19, 2026
Committee
To Education
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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