This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to authorize the Hope Scholarship Board to promulgate a legislative rule concerning the Hope Scholarship Program. Specifically, it references the legislative rule filed in the State Register on August 9, 2024, which was modified to address concerns from the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and subsequently refiled on November 20, 2024. The new legal language inserted into the current law includes the designation of the rule as "112 CSR 18."

The primary purpose of this bill is to formalize the authority of the Hope Scholarship Board to create and implement rules that govern the Hope Scholarship Program, thereby ensuring that the program operates within the established legal framework. This legislative action aims to enhance the governance and oversight of the scholarship program, ultimately benefiting students and families in West Virginia.

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Introduced Version: 64-9-1