# West Virginia Legislature

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026-02-21**: Reform Legislation — Lawmakers confirm they are finalizing a bill to refine program administration and oversight.
- **2022-10-06**: Supreme Court Reversal — The WV Supreme Court of Appeals vacates the injunction, allowing the program to proceed.
- **2022-07-06**: Legal Injunction — A circuit court judge halts the program, citing constitutional concerns.
- **2021-03-01**: Program Inception — Governor Jim Justice signs HB 2013, creating the Hope Scholarship.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### West Virginia Lawmakers Advance Reforms for Hope Scholarship Program
2026-02-21 07:28:25 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

West Virginia legislators are finalizing a reform bill to refine the Hope Scholarship, the state's expansive education savings account program. The proposed changes aim to streamline administrative oversight and clarify eligibility requirements following years of rapid growth and legal scrutiny.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/west-virginia-hope-scholarship-reform-2026

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