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 the concerns of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and subsequently refiled on November 20, 2024. The new legal language inserted into the current law identifies the specific rule as "112 CSR 18."

The primary purpose of this bill is to provide the necessary authorization for the Hope Scholarship Board to implement the legislative rule that governs the Hope Scholarship Program, thereby ensuring that the program operates under the updated guidelines established by the Board. This amendment reflects the ongoing efforts to enhance educational opportunities through the Hope Scholarship initiative.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-9-1