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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to exempt two county boards of education that are a part of a childcare center or facility pilot for school personnel employed by the county from certain licensure, approval, certification, and registration related requirements; require the State Superintendent of Schools to select for the pilot the first two counties that apply and demonstrate that they are financially capable of participating in the pilot; establish the term of the pilot to be for two years; and require a report to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability at the conclusion of the two years.
AI Summary
This bill creates a two-year pilot program to exempt two county boards of education from certain licensure, approval, certification, and registration requirements when operating a childcare center or facility specifically for their employed school personnel. The State Superintendent of Schools will select the first two counties that apply and can demonstrate financial capability to participate. At the end of the two-year pilot, a report will be submitted to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability detailing the feasibility of extending these exemptions to all county boards of education for similar childcare programs.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To Education (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=779&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb779%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=779 |
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