Bill > HB2630

This bill mandates random drug testing for all employees of county commissions, the state of West Virginia, the State Board of Education, and K through 12 schools, beginning in July 2025 for county and state employees and the 2025-2026 school year for educational personnel. The bill requires that each entity (county commissions, State Board of Education, and state personnel) adopt rules for implementing the drug testing program, which include two key provisions: first, job candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment, and second, 10% of all employees (and in the case of schools, including volunteers like coaches) will be subject to random drug testing each year. The drug testing will be conducted according to the procedures outlined in §21-3E-1 et seq., which likely refers to existing state regulations governing workplace drug testing. For educational institutions, the State Board of Education must propose rules for legislative approval, while for state employees, the Director of Personnel will propose rules. This comprehensive approach aims to ensure a drug-free workplace across various levels of public employment in West Virginia.