HB 5606: Establishing the “Stay in State” tax credit

Summary

The purpose of this bill is to establish the "Stay in State Tax Credit" that allows residents of this state who remain in state after graduating with an undergraduate or associate degree from a state institution to be granted a tax credit for the total cost of tuition and interest for student loans used to obtain their degree. The bill provides this tax credit against personal income tax in West Virginia and is awarded over a 10-year period. The bill provides that employers are also allowed to claim the credit for employees that qualify for the credit. The bill provides that in-state high schools, colleges, and universities are required to inform and assist students with obtaining the tax credit.

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Feb 16, 2026

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