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WV HB5537

WV HB5537
Repealing obsolete and outdated sections of the Education code.


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Introduced
02/16/2026
In Committee
03/11/2026
Crossed Over
03/03/2026
Passed
Dead
03/14/2026

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

A BILL to repeal §18-2I-1, §18-2I-2, §18-3-13, §18-5-26 and §18-8-6 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to repealing obsolete and outdated sections of the Education code.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to repeal several sections of the West Virginia Code that are considered obsolete or outdated, specifically within the Education Code. These sections include those related to professional development for public school educators (§18-2I-1 and §18-2I-2), a Behavior Interventionist Pilot Program (§18-3-13), the use of school buildings as child care facilities (§18-5-26), and the High School Graduation Improvement Act (§18-8-6). By repealing these sections, the bill aims to streamline and modernize the state's education laws.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Communicated to Senate (on 03/14/2026)

Bill Topics

Education
  • ‐ Education Excellence
  • ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
  • ‐ General Education

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5537&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill 02/16/2026
hb5537 hfa burkhammer 3-14 _1 adopted adopted http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2026/RS/floor_amends/hb5537%20hfa%20burkhammer%203-14%20_1%20adopted%20adopted.htm 03/16/2026
hb5537 hfa kimble 3-14 _1 rejected http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2026/RS/floor_amends/hb5537%20hfa%20kimble%203-14%20_1%20rejected.htm 03/15/2026
hb5537 hfa burkhammer 3-14 _1 adopted http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2026/RS/floor_amends/hb5537%20hfa%20burkhammer%203-14%20_1%20adopted.htm 03/15/2026
hb5537 hfa kimble 3-14 _2 rejected http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2026/RS/floor_amends/hb5537%20hfa%20kimble%203-14%20_2%20rejected.htm 03/15/2026
hb5537 hfa anders 3-14 _1 http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2026/RS/floor_amends/hb5537%20hfa%20anders%203-14%20_1.htm 03/14/2026
hb5537 hfa kimble 3-14 _1 http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2026/RS/floor_amends/hb5537%20hfa%20kimble%203-14%20_1.htm 03/14/2026
hb5537 hfat ellington 3-14 http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2026/RS/floor_amends/hb5537%20hfat%20ellington%203-14.htm 03/14/2026
hb5537 hfa burkhammer 3-14 _1 http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2026/RS/floor_amends/hb5537%20hfa%20burkhammer%203-14%20_1.htm 03/14/2026
hb5537 hfa kimble 3-14 _2 http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2026/RS/floor_amends/hb5537%20hfa%20kimble%203-14%20_2.htm 03/14/2026
hb5537 hfa dillon 3-14 _1 http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2026/RS/floor_amends/hb5537%20hfa%20dillon%203-14%20_1.htm 03/14/2026
hb5537 s ed am _1 3-11 as amended http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2026/RS/com_amends/hb5537%20s%20ed%20am%20_1%203-11%20as%20amended.htm 03/13/2026
hb5537 s ed am _1 3-11 adopted http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2026/RS/com_amends/hb5537%20s%20ed%20am%20_1%203-11%20adopted.htm 03/13/2026
hb5537 sfa weld _1 3-13 adopted http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2026/RS/floor_amends/hb5537%20sfa%20weld%20_1%203-13%20adopted.htm 03/13/2026
hb5537 sfa weld _1 3-13 http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2026/RS/floor_amends/hb5537%20sfa%20weld%20_1%203-13.htm 03/13/2026
hb5537 sfat weld _1 3-13 adopted http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2026/RS/floor_amends/hb5537%20sfat%20weld%20_1%203-13%20adopted.htm 03/13/2026
hb5537 sfat weld _1 3-13 http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2026/RS/floor_amends/hb5537%20sfat%20weld%20_1%203-13.htm 03/13/2026
hb5537 s ed am _1 3-11 http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2026/RS/com_amends/hb5537%20s%20ed%20am%20_1%203-11.htm 03/11/2026
BillText http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb5537%20sub1%20eng.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=5537 03/02/2026
BillText http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb5537%20sub1.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=5537 02/25/2026
BillText http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb5537%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=5537 02/16/2026
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