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 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 within the established legal framework. This amendment reflects the ongoing efforts to refine and regulate educational scholarship programs in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-9-1