The House Committee on Education met this afternoon to discuss three bills.
HB4081 – Higher Education Health Aid Grant
House Bill 4081 would create the Higher Education Health and Aid Grant, requiring the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission to establish a grant program to address food, health, and hygiene insecurities among students enrolled in state institutions of higher education. The bill is intended to support students’ basic needs to improve well-being and academic success.
The bill was sent to the floor with a recommendation that it do pass, but first referred to the House Committee on Finance.
HB4087 – West Virginia-Ireland Education Alliances
House Bill 4087 would create a West Virginia-Ireland Education Alliance by expanding the membership of the West Virginia-Ireland Trade Commission to include an interest in education.
The bill was sent to the House with the recommendation that it be passed, first being referred to the House Committee on Finance.
HB4002 – West Virginia Collaboratory
House Bill 4002 would establish the West Virginia Collaboratory, outlining its powers and duties, directing funding, and creating an advisory group to guide its operations.
The bill was advanced on mark-up and discussion phase for further consideration.
