WV House’s new proposed Hope Scholarship changes won’t reduce $230M price tag

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: February 26, 2026

Words: 897

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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The House Finance Committee has changed course on its proposed plan to reduce the $230 million cost of the state’s education voucher program after considering banning the use of funds at out-of-state schools and for things like musical instruments.

House Republicans’ goal with the now-sidelined bill was to make the program financially sustainable. The new shortly-worded legislation won’t reduce the price tag of the program.

“When you’re talking about the kind of dollars …

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