Bill > HB4970

This bill mandates random drug testing for all employees of county commissions, the State Board of Education, and K-12 schools, as well as all state employees, starting July 1, 2026, or the 2026-2027 school year. This means that individuals working for these government entities will be subject to drug testing as outlined in a separate section of West Virginia code (§21-3E-1 et seq.). The bill requires that employees must pass a drug test before starting their employment, and that ten percent of all employees, including volunteers like coaches in schools, will be randomly tested each year. Each relevant entity will be responsible for creating rules to implement these requirements.

Education

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