CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Treasurer Larry Pack today released the following statement regarding a lawsuit filed by Mingo County parents in an effort to stop the expansion of the Hope Scholarship Program.
“It is unfortunate that the Hope Scholarship is still being used as a political football, distracting from the urgent issues facing our public schools,” Treasurer Pack said. “While parents in Mingo County are right to demand solutions for public education, their anger is misdirected. We will aggressively oppose any attempt to reverse the universal expansion approved by the Legislature and signed by the Governor. As Chairman of the Hope Scholarship Board, I am committed to ensuring every student in the program receives the unique educational opportunities they deserve.”
“We encourage the Legislature to act quickly and confront the urgent challenges in our public schools. Our schools are demanding help, and the time for action is long overdue. We must cut burdensome regulations so teachers can focus on teaching. But let’s be clear: improving public schools does not require sacrificing educational freedom. We can—and must—strengthen public education and uphold school choice at the same time. We are ready to partner with policymakers to deliver real change. The future of our students depends on it. Let’s get to work.”
For more information about the Hope Scholarship, visit www.HopeScholarshipWV.gov.
