Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution urges the U.S. Department of Education to speed up the processing of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and ensure that financial aid is promptly issued to students and colleges in West Virginia and nationwide. The bill calls for the federal government to fully repair the FAFSA website, clear application backlogs for both online and paper submissions, and provide round-the-clock customer support to assist applicants with errors. It also requests that the Department of Education award financial aid to returning students at last year's levels if processing delays prevent new applications from being finalized. The measure aims to address significant drops in FAFSA completion rates and protect access to federal funding for higher education.
Total votes
968
all sessions
Attendance
100%
of floor votes
Near the chamber average
With party
99%
of cast votes
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crosses aisle rarely
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Sponsored
175
bills & resolutions
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175 bills and resolutions
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Urging US Department of Education to accelerate processing of Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Passed May 20, 2024
1 co-sponsor
Extending State of Emergency and suspending certain requirements for Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Maddy summaryThis bill extends a state of emergency in West Virginia from June 29, 2024, to October 15, 2024, to address ongoing issues with the federal FAFSA application process. The measure maintains the suspension of certain state rules that previously required students to complete the FAFSA to qualify for state-funded financial aid programs. By keeping these regulations paused, the legislation allows students to access state financial assistance without being blocked by the delayed federal application rollout. The change directly affects West Virginia residents seeking college funding and ensures that emergency powers remain active until the specified date.
Passed May 20, 2024
1 co-sponsor
Signed into law Apr 23, 2024
1 co-sponsor
Signed into law Apr 23, 2024
0 co-sponsors
Signed into law Apr 23, 2024
1 co-sponsor
Signed into law Apr 23, 2024
0 co-sponsors
Signed into law Apr 23, 2024
1 co-sponsor
Signed into law Apr 23, 2024
1 co-sponsor
Signed into law Apr 23, 2024
1 co-sponsor
Signed into law Apr 23, 2024
1 co-sponsor
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