WV HB5212 - Education Financial Aid Revision
Summary
West Virginia Governor signed HB5212 into law on April 1, 2026, revising and streamlining requirements for higher education grants, scholarships, loans, and financial aid programs. The bill also addresses workforce development initiatives and workforce grants administered by the state. The legislation passed with strong bipartisan support in both chambers.
What changed
HB5212 revises West Virginia's post-secondary education financial aid framework by updating grant, scholarship, loan, and financial aid eligibility requirements. The bill streamlines procedures for higher education financial assistance and incorporates workforce development initiatives and grants into the statutory framework.
Affected parties including higher education institutions, students seeking financial aid, and workforce development programs should monitor for implementing regulations and guidance from the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission to ensure compliance with the new requirements.
What to do next
- Review updated financial aid eligibility requirements for consistency with new statutory provisions
- Update institutional policies and procedures for administering state education grants and scholarships
- Coordinate with West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission regarding compliance with revised requirements
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / West Virginia / HB5212 Signed by Governor HB5212 House Bill Signed by Governor 2026-03-14
Relating to financial aid for post-secondary education.
The purpose of this bill is to revise, update, and streamline the requirements for higher education grants, scholarships, loans, and financial aid for postsecondary education programs, workforce development initiatives, and workforce grants.
Bill Details
State West Virginia
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Official Source www.wvlegislature.gov/BillStatus/Billshi...
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Sponsors
Joe Ellington (Rep - R) Joseph Statler (Rep - R) Andy Shamblin (Rep - R) Michael Hornby (Rep - R) Doug Smith (Rep - R) Christopher Toney (Rep - R) Jeff Campbell (Rep - R) George Miller (Rep - R) Carl Martin (Rep - R) Phil Mallow (Rep - R) Roland Jennings (Rep - R)
Action History
2026-04-01 H Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 2026-03-14 H Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal 2026-03-14 S Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal 2026-03-25 H To Governor 3/25/26 2026-03-14 S To Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal 2026-03-14 S House Message received 2026-03-14 H Completed legislative action 2026-03-14 H Communicated to Senate 2026-03-14 H House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 671) 2026-03-14 H House received Senate message 2026-03-13 S Senate requests House to concur 2026-03-13 S Passed Senate (Roll No. 561) 2026-03-13 S Read 3rd time 2026-03-13 S On 3rd reading 2026-03-12 S Education com. amendments adopted (Voice vote) 2026-03-12 S Read 2nd time 2026-03-12 S On 2nd reading 2026-03-11 S Read 1st time 2026-03-11 S Immediate consideration 2026-03-11 S Reported do pass, as amended by Education 2026-03-04 S To Finance 2026-03-04 S Reported do pass, with amendments, but first to Finance 2026-02-21 S To Education 2026-02-21 S To Education then Finance 2026-02-21 S Introduced in Senate 2026-02-20 H Communicated to Senate 2026-02-20 H Passed House (Roll No. 150) 2026-02-20 H Read 3rd time 2026-02-20 H On 3rd reading, Special Calendar 2026-02-19 H Read 2nd time 2026-02-19 H On 2nd reading, Special Calendar 2026-02-18 H Read 1st time 2026-02-18 H On 1st reading, Special Calendar 2026-02-17 H By substitute, do pass 2026-02-13 H Markup Discussion 2026-02-05 H To House Education 2026-02-05 H Introduced in House 2026-02-05 H To Education 2026-02-05 H Filed for introduction
Votes
2026-02-20 Passed House (Roll No. 150) Yea: 95 Nay: 1 2026-03-13 Passed Senate (Roll No. 561) Yea: 33 Nay: 0 2026-03-15 House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 671) Yea: 96 Nay: 0
Committee Referrals
2026-02-05 H Education 2026-02-21 S Education 2026-03-04 S Finance
Amendments
2026-03-03 hb5212 s edu am _1 3-3 2026-03-03 hb5212 s edu am _1 3-3 adopted Adopted
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0000-00-00 Introduced 0000-00-00 Comm Sub 0000-00-00 Engrossed 0000-00-00 Enrolled
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