This bill aims to amend and clarify the definition of an "eligible recipient" within the Hope Scholarship Program in West Virginia. The current definition specifies that an eligible child must be a resident of the state and enrolled full-time in a public elementary or secondary school for at least 45 calendar days during an instructional term at the time of application. The bill proposes to modify this definition by removing the requirement for enrollment duration and instead stating that an eligible child must be enrolled, eligible to be enrolled, or required to be enrolled in a kindergarten program or public elementary or secondary school in the state at the time of application.

The changes made by this bill are intended to broaden the eligibility criteria for the Hope Scholarship Program, making it more accessible to children who may not meet the previous enrollment requirements. By eliminating the specific enrollment duration and focusing on the current or potential enrollment status, the bill seeks to ensure that more children can benefit from the scholarship program, thereby enhancing educational opportunities for residents of West Virginia.