This bill amends and reenacts sections 18B-17-2 and 18B-17-3 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to authorize various legislative rules related to higher education. Key provisions include the authorization of rules for the Higher Education Policy Commission concerning the Mental Health Loan Repayment Program and the STAND program under the Council for Community and Technical College Education. Additionally, the bill repeals several existing rules, including those related to purchasing efficiencies and the research trust fund program, as well as the Acceptance of Advanced Placement Credit rule for both the Higher Education Policy Commission and the Council for Community and Technical College Education.

Notably, the bill introduces new language to the Medical Student Loan Program rule, specifying that applicants must demonstrate "United States citizenship or legal immigrant status while actively pursuing United States citizenship." Furthermore, it includes an amendment to the Annual Reauthorization of Degree-Granting Institutions rule to clarify that it does not affect the due process protections for proprietary schools. Overall, the bill aims to streamline and update the regulatory framework governing higher education in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18B-17-2, 18B-17-3
Engrossed Version: 18B-17-2, 18B-17-3
Enrolled Version: 18B-17-2, 18B-17-3