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House Education Chair Del. Joe Ellington, R-Mercer, and Vice Chair Del. Joshua Higginbotham (left), R-Putnam, lead the House Education Committee on Feb. 11, 2021. The committee meets in the House chamber due to coronavirus safety measures.
Members of the West Virginia Legislature kicked off the first week of the 2021 session introducing a flurry of education bills 83 total.
As of Saturday, 64 bills have been introduced dedicated to K-12 education, 16 bills related to higher education, and three bills aimed at education generally.
W.Va. Jumpstart Savings Program
The Jumpstart Savings Program, HB 2001, is an initiative coined by newly elected West Virginia State Treasurer Riley Moore. This program was one of his top three campaign promises. The bill, whose lead sponsor is House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, would create a tax-free savings plan for individuals working in trades such as welding or electrical work. Investments in these savings accounts