West VirginiaWest Virginia college savings accounts use federal rules for education costs
West Virginia college savings account owners and beneficiaries use the federal definition to determine which education expenses count as qualified.
What it does
West Virginia’s college savings accounts use the federal definition to identify which education expenses count as qualified.
Argument forUsing the federal definition may make it easier for account owners and beneficiaries to know which education costs qualify.
Argument againstAccount owners and beneficiaries may need to adjust their plans if federal tax law changes which education costs count.
More detail
The law defines qualified education expenses by referring to expenses treated as qualified under federal tax law. The definition applies to West Virginia College Savings Program accounts and their beneficiaries. The law took effect June 10, 2026, 90 days after passage.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 29Chapter 172, Acts, Regular Session, 2026Latest
- Mar 30Approved by Governor Patrick Morrisey 3/27/2026Major
- Mar 25To Governor 3/25/2026To Governor
- Mar 14Approved by Governor Patrick Morrisey 3/27/2026 - Senate JournalMajor
- Mar 14Approved by Governor Patrick Morrisey 3/27/2026 - House JournalBecame Law
- Mar 14To Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate JournalMinor
- Mar 13House received Senate message
- Mar 12Completed legislative action
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 12Communicated to House
- Mar 12Passed Senate (Roll No. 489)Passed Senate
- Mar 12Read 3rd timeMinor
- Mar 12On 3rd reading
- Mar 11Read 2nd timeMinor
- Mar 11On 2nd reading
- Mar 10Read 1st timeMinor
- Mar 10On 1st reading
- Mar 9Reported do passMinor
- Mar 4To FinanceMinor
- Mar 4To FinanceMinor
- Mar 4Introduced in SenateMinor
- Mar 2Communicated to Senate
- Vote recorded PASSAGE. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 2Passed House (Roll No. 238)Passed House
- Mar 2Read 3rd timeMinor
- Mar 2On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
- Feb 27Read 2nd timeMinor
- Feb 27On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
- Feb 26Read 1st timeMinor
- Feb 26On 1st reading, Special Calendar
- Feb 25Do pass
- Jan 23To House FinanceMinor
- Jan 23Introduced in HouseMinor
- Jan 23To FinanceMinor
- Jan 23Filed for introductionIntroduced
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