AFP-WV to Lawmakers: Oppose the House Finance Bill and Defend Hope Scholarship

Feb 19, 2026 by AFP

Charleston, WVa.- Americans for Prosperity West Virginia (AFP-WV) is urging Lawmakers to oppose the House Finance Originating Bill Regarding the Hope Scholarship, in order to protect Educational Freedom for countless families and children in the Mountain State. By giving parents their tax dollars back to find the education that best suits their children’s unique needs, the Hope Scholarship turned West Virginia into a national leader in educational innovation overnight. That amazing progress however is now being threatened during this legislative session.

AFP-WV State Director Jason Huffman released the following statement:

“The House Finance Originating Bill Regarding the Hope Scholarship would wantonly and intentionally take West Virginia backwards. It represents nothing more than an attempt, by politicians who arrogantly think they know better than parents, to kick families out of school choice, limit education options, and slowly shutter the program. Nearly all the provisions in this legislation are designed to hurt families and students by taking away the flexibility they deserve and currently have in law. We oppose all provisions of this legislation and urge its swift defeat.”

For more on AFP-WV’s opposition to this bill, click HERE.