(a) The Prepaid Tuition Trust Escrow Fund, which was previously authorized by 18-30-6 of this code, is continued in the State Treasury to guarantee payment of outstanding obligations of the Prepaid Tuition Plan arising after the plans closure. The board is authorized to take any action necessary to satisfy obligations of the Prepaid Tuition Plan arising after the plans closure.
(b) The Prepaid Tuition Trust Escrow Fund shall consist of any moneys in the fund on the effective date of this section. Up to $1,000,000 may be maintained in the Prepaid Tuition Trust Escrow Fund for a period not to exceed 10 years following the closure of the Prepaid Tuition Fund for the purpose of satisfying any claims against the Prepaid Tuition Trust Plan arising after the plans closure: Provided, That upon the expiration of 10 years following the date of closure of the Prepaid Tuition Trust Fund or when the balance of the Prepaid Tuition Trust Escrow Fund is zero, whichever occurs first, the account shall be closed and any moneys remaining in the Prepaid Tuition Trust Escrow Fund upon said funds closure shall revert to the states General Revenue Fund.
(c) The board shall invest the Prepaid Tuition Trust Escrow Fund, in accordance with the provisions of this article, in fixed income securities, and all earnings of the fund shall accrue to the fund and be available for expenditure in accordance with this section.
Structure West Virginia Code
Article 30. West Virginia College Prepaid Tuition and Savings Program Act
§18-30-2. Legislative Findings and Purpose
§18-30-3a. 2022 Legislative Findings; Statutory Construction
§18-30-5. Powers of the Board to Administer the College Savings Program
§18-30-6. Use of Financial Organizations as Program Depositories and Managers
§18-30-6a. Special Revenue Account Created for Fulfillment of Savings and Investment Programs
§18-30-7. West Virginia Savings Plan Trust
§18-30-8. The College and Jumpstart Savings Administrative Account
§18-30-9. Income Tax Deduction for Purchasers
§18-30-10. Reports and Account; Annual Audit
§18-30-11. Financial Aid Eligibility
§18-30-13. Remaining Obligations of the Prepaid Tuition Program and Escrow Fund