This bill proposes the addition of a new section, 18-2-47, to the Code of West Virginia, which mandates that all tenth-grade students must pass a college preparedness exam to qualify for publicly available financial aid for public colleges and universities in the state. The State Board of Education is tasked with developing and implementing this exam, establishing the criteria for passing, and allowing students who fail the exam to retake it after a designated period.

Furthermore, a successful passing grade on this exam will be a prerequisite for receiving any public financial aid for students attending publicly funded institutions. The bill also grants the board the authority to create rules necessary for the implementation of these provisions, which are set to take effect for the 2026/2027 school year.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18-2-47