FISCAL NOTE
Date Requested: January 14, 2026
Time Requested: 07:49 PM |
| Agency: |
Community & Technical College System, WV |
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| CBD Number: |
Version: |
Bill Number: |
Resolution Number: |
| 1789 |
Introduced |
SB166 |
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| CBD Subject: |
Education (Higher) |
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FUND(S):
General
Sources of Revenue:
General Fund
Legislation creates:
Increases Existing Expenses
Fiscal Note Summary
Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.
This bill would extend the West Virginia Invests Grant Program requirements to individuals who have previously been awarded a post-secondary degree if they are seeking an associate degree or certificate in an eligible post-secondary program for emergency medical services.
Fiscal Note Detail
| Effect of Proposal |
Fiscal Year |
2026
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
2027
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation) |
| 1. Estmated Total Cost |
0 |
174,822 |
174,822 |
| Personal Services |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Current Expenses |
0 |
174,822 |
174,822 |
| Repairs and Alterations |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Assets |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Other |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 2. Estimated Total Revenues |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):
Historically, the community and technical college system has had about 350 students enrolled in paramedic science and emergency medical services. The program cost for each student is approximately $7,000. Based on prior year enrollment data, 17 students had a bachelor’s degree or higher who may get the full program cost in WV Invests award (17 x $7,000 = $119,000). 13 students had an associate degree who may get the average WV Invests award (13 x $4,294 = $55,822). The total estimated cost of implementation would be $174,822.
Memorandum
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Misty Price
Email Address: misty.price@wvhepc.edu