Relating to eligibility for WV Invests Grant Program
SB 166 amends West Virginia's WV Invests Grant Program to include associate degrees and certificates in emergency medical services (EMS) as eligible post-secondary programs. This change directly affects West Virginia residents pursuing EMS credentials by allowing them to qualify for the grant, which covers tuition and fees at participating institutions. The bill modifies the eligibility requirements in §18C-9-5(a)(8) to explicitly include EMS programs, without altering other existing grant terms like residency, academic standards, or the repayment agreement for graduates who leave the state.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Last action Jan 20, 2026
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Committee
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Jan 20, 2026
Committee
To Finance
upper
Jan 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported do pass, but first to Finance
upper
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
To Education
upper
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
To Education then Finance
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
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Vince Deeds
RRepublican
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