West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Denies Motion to Stay by Narrow Margin, Will Take Up the Case on Expedited Basis

Ruling blocks access to educational options for over 3,000 students already approved for the Hope Scholarship program but foretells final word from the high court by the holidays     CHARLESTON, W. Va. – Today, by a vote of 3-2, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals denied the Attorney General’s motion to stay regarding the … Read more

West Virginia Students and Families Further Blocked from Accessing Expanded Educational Opportunities

Ruling blocks access to educational options for over 3,000 students who applied for the Hope Scholarship program    CHARLESTON, WV. – By a vote of 2 to 1, the Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia denied the Attorney General’s motion to stay regarding the new Hope Scholarship Program, further blocking over 3,000 students from … Read more

Court Issues Preliminary Injunction Blocking Education Scholarships for West Virginian Families and Students

Ruling leaves 3,000 families who applied for the Hope Scholarship program in the lurch CHARLESTON, WV. – Today, the Kanawha County Circuit Court issued a preliminary injunction, blocking families and students from using the state’s new Hope Scholarship program. In response to this ruling, Executive Director Andrew Clark issued the following statement on behalf of … Read more