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WV HB5089
WV HB5089Providing for verified mastery of content standards for transcripts when a student enrolls or re-enrolls in a public school in this state.
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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to provide for verified mastery of content standards for transcripts when a student enrolls or re-enrolls in a public school in this state.
AI Summary
This bill amends West Virginia law to require public schools to verify a student's mastery of content standards before accepting their transcript or other academic records when the student is enrolling or re-enrolling in a West Virginia public school. This change applies to transcripts from public school programs, private school programs, homeschool programs, microschool programs, and the HOPE Scholarship program, ensuring that students demonstrate proficiency in the material listed on their previous academic records before being placed in a new grade or receiving credit.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (10)
Joe Ellington (R)*,
William Bell (R),
Jeff Campbell (R),
Ray Canterbury (R),
Lori Dittman (R),
Marty Gearheart (R),
Gary Howell (R),
Andy Shamblin (R),
Joe Statler (R),
Chris Toney (R),
Last Action
Markup Discussion (on 02/17/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5089&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb5089%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=5089 |
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