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HB 4065

Relating to the membership of the Hope Scholarship Board

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kathie Hess Crouse and 1 co-sponsor

HB 4065 restructures Hope Scholarship Board membership, affecting governance of West Virginia's education savings account program and fund distribution oversight.

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Bill Summary · HB 4065

Legislative bill overview

HB 4065 modifies the composition and membership structure of the Hope Scholarship Board, which oversees West Virginia's education savings account program. The bill adjusts how board members are appointed and potentially their roles or responsibilities in administering scholarship funds.

Why is this important

The Hope Scholarship program distributes state education funding to families for private school tuition, homeschooling, or approved educational services. Changes to board governance directly affect how these funds are managed, how decisions are made about program eligibility, and ultimately who benefits from the scholarship program.

Potential points of contention

  • Program philosophy debate: Critics may view expanded board changes as altering oversight of public funds used for private education, while supporters may see it as necessary modernization for education choice
  • Representation and appointments: Changes to membership composition could shift whose interests are represented on the board, raising questions about educator input, parent voice, or public accountability
  • Fiscal oversight: Modifications to board structure might affect transparency and financial accountability in how scholarship funds are distributed and monitored

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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