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WV HB4395
WV HB4395Relating to investigations of allegations of child safety violations for school personnel.
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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A BILL to amend and reenact §18A-2-8 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to investigations of allegations that school personnel have jeopardized the health, safety, or welfare of a student; expanding duties of state superintendent to report employees; requiring that investigations continue if the employee transfers or resigns; requiring that investigations and the reasons therefore be retained in the state database; and allowing nonpublic schools to provide information to the state superintendent.
AI Summary
This bill modifies existing West Virginia law regarding the investigation of school personnel accused of jeopardizing student health, safety, or welfare. Key changes include expanding the state superintendent's duty to report employees, ensuring that investigations continue even if an employee resigns or transfers before completion, and requiring that the reasons for investigations and disciplinary actions be kept in a state database. Additionally, the bill allows nonpublic schools to voluntarily contribute information to this state database. The term "state superintendent" refers to the chief state school officer responsible for overseeing public education in West Virginia.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (11)
Sarah Drennan (R)*,
Adam Burkhammer (R),
Kathie Crouse (R),
Lori Dittman (R),
Mike Hite (R),
Mike Hornby (R),
Jonathan Kyle (R),
Tristan Leavitt (R),
David McCormick (R),
Erica Moore (R),
Jeffrey Stephens (R),
Last Action
Communicated to Senate (on 02/27/2026)
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