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WV HB3241

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Pushkin

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that education for adults in correctional facilities and regional jails only be provided "to the extent funds are provided therefor"
  • Eliminates the condition that adult inmates must still be eligible for free appropriate public education (FAPE) to receive educational services
  • Mandates the State Superintendent ensure all students with exceptionalities in correctional facilities and regional jails receive education in accordance with state and federal laws
  • Expands the State Superintendent's duty to ensure adults in correctional facilities and regional jails receive education without funding contingencies
  • Amends Article 20 of the West Virginia Code governing education of exceptional children

Legislative Description

Relating to education to children and adults housed in correctional facilities and regional jails

Corrections

Last Action

To House Education

3/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Education3/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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